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idiom [phrase]

Yatamaniwa kwa macho

Maana (Definition)

Beautiful on the surface but lacking inner substance

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

desirable only to the eye / visually tempting

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tamaniwa macho

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

"Elimu bila maadili ni yatamaniwa kwa macho tu"

Translation: Knowledge without ethics is merely pleasing to the eye

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tamaa mbele mauti nyuma
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