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proverb [proverb]

Yalioyopita yamepita

Maana (Definition)

Forgive and move forward without holding grudges

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Let bygones be bygones / What is past is past

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

za kale zimepita

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

"Usikumbuke machungu, yalioyopita yamepita"

Translation: Do not dwell on bitterness, what is past is past

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ipate msamaha
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