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Swahili - Tanzania - Swahili

Mvumilivu hula mbivu.

A patient person eats ripe fruit.

Meaning

Patience brings good results when the time is right.

Literal translation

The patient one eats what is ripe.

Usage example

Usikate tamaa; mvumilivu hula mbivu.

Do not lose hope; a patient person eats ripe fruit.

Cultural context

A Swahili saying used to encourage patience and steady effort.