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proverb [proverb]

Heshima ni ya bure

Maana (Definition)

Proverb teaching that politeness and respect cost no money yet yield great goodwill.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Respect costs nothing

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Heshimu wasee

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

"Mwonyoshee jirani yako heshima maana heshima ni ya bure."

Translation: Show your neighbor respect because respect costs nothing.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Adabu
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