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Kikuyu - Kenya - Kikuyu

A single bead does not make a necklace (Kikuyu seed expression 44)

A single bead does not make a necklace

Meaning

One contribution matters, but completion needs many parts.

Literal translation

single bead no necklace

Usage example

Add more evidence; a single bead does not make a necklace.

Add more evidence; a single bead does not make a necklace.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Kikuyu / Kikuyu. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Gikuyu - Kenya Gutiri utuku utakua. Swahili - Kenya Pole pole ndio mwendo. Swahili - Kenya Haraka haraka haina baraka. Bemba - Zambia A single bead does not make a necklace (Bemba seed expression 44)