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Swahili - Tanzania - Swahili

The river that forgets its source loses its song (Swahili seed expression 47)

The river that forgets its source loses its song

Meaning

People should remember their origin and values.

Literal translation

river forgets source loses song

Usage example

Keep your values; the river that forgets its source loses its song.

Keep your values; the river that forgets its source loses its song.

Cultural context

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