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proverb [proverb]

Yaliyopita yamezama baharini

Maana (Definition)

Past mistakes and grievances are gone forever like items lost at sea

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

The past is sunken in the ocean / Leave history behind

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

yote yamezama

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

"Msamehe ndugu yako, yaliyopita yamezama baharini"

Translation: Forgive your brother, the past is sunken in the ocean

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ipate msamaha
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