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.