Swahili - Uganda - Swahili
Haraka haraka haina baraka.
Hurry hurry has no blessing.
Meaning
Rushed work often lacks care and can lead to poor results.
Literal translation
Haste has no blessing.
Usage example
Fanya kazi kwa makini; haraka haraka haina baraka.
Work carefully; hurry hurry has no blessing.
Cultural context
A common Swahili warning against impatience and careless haste.