KISWAHILI FOR BEGGINERS: The proverb “Asiyefunzwa na mamae hufunzwa na ulimwengu”
How to use it in a sentence
A young man ignored his parents’ advice, got involved in crime, and was imprisoned. People said:
“Asiyefunzwa na mamaye hufunzwa na ulimwengu.”
When a student refused to study despite repeated advice and later failed the examination, the teacher remarked:
“Asiyefunzwa na mamaye hufunzwa na ulimwengu.”
After someone lost all their money because they ignored financial advice, an elder commented:
“Asiyefunzwa na mamaye hufunzwa na ulimwengu.”
Similar English Proverbs
Experience is the best teacher.
A hard lesson is soon learned.
You learn the hard way.
Experience is a dear teacher, but fools will learn at no other.
This proverb reminds us that learning from parents, elders, and wise advice is far easier than learning through painful life experiences.
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