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proverb [proverb]

Ya kale hayayanuki

Maana (Definition)

Old grievances should be forgotten rather than brought back to spoil peace

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Past mistakes should not be dredged up

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

za kale hazinuki

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

"Usichimbe maovu ya zamani, ya kale hayayanuki"

Translation: Do not dig up past wrongs, old issues shouldn't be dredged up

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ipate msamaha
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