proverb [proverb]

Zimwi likujualo halikuli likakwisha

Maana (Definition)

Familiar problems or adversaries are preferable to unknown hazards

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

A monster that knows you will not devour you completely

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zimwi likujualo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Wisdom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kaa na jirani wako, zimwi likujualo halikuli likakwisha"

Translation: Stay with your neighbor, a monster that knows you will not devour you completely

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Busara