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proverb [proverb]

Vita vya panzi furaha ya mwewe

Maana (Definition)

Internal squabbles between allies only benefit outside adversaries

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

When grasshoppers fight, the hawk rejoices / Conflict benefits enemies

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vita ya panzi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Wisdom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wacheni kupigana, vita vya panzi furaha ya mwewe"

Translation: Stop fighting among yourselves, internal strife pleases the enemy

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Zika mzozo
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