Luo - Kenya
The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow (Luo seed expression 29)
The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow
Work done today shows faith in the future.
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Lozi - Zambia
A goat tied near grain learns temptation (Lozi seed expression 12)
A goat tied near grain learns temptation
People placed near temptation need discipline.
Open idiomSwahili - Tanzania
The market hears what the house whispers (Swahili seed expression 18)
The market hears what the house whispers
Private actions can become public knowledge.
Open idiomIgbo - Nigeria
The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace (Igbo seed expression 24)
The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace
Respectful beginnings create good relationships.
Open idiomLozi - Zambia
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon (Lozi seed expression 13)
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon
Those closest to a problem understand it best.
Open idiomSwahili - Tanzania
The hill teaches the knee humility (Swahili seed expression 19)
The hill teaches the knee humility
Difficult journeys teach patience and respect.
Open idiomIgbo - Nigeria
Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Igbo seed expression 25)
Smoke tells where the fire is hiding
Signs reveal hidden problems.
Open idiomLozi - Zambia
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush (Lozi seed expression 14)
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush
Seeking guidance prevents avoidable trouble.
Open idiomSwahili - Tanzania
A seed does not argue with the season (Swahili seed expression 20)
A seed does not argue with the season
Growth requires timing and patience.
Open idiomIgbo - Nigeria
The moon borrows light but owns the night (Igbo seed expression 26)
The moon borrows light but owns the night
People can use help and still make their own impact.
Open idiomLozi - Zambia
The sun that delays still reaches the field (Lozi seed expression 15)
The sun that delays still reaches the field
Progress can still happen even after a slow start.
Open idiomSwahili - Tanzania
The canoe moves when both paddles agree (Swahili seed expression 21)
The canoe moves when both paddles agree
Partnership requires alignment.
Open idiomIgbo - Nigeria
A bridge is built before the flood (Igbo seed expression 27)
A bridge is built before the flood
Prepare before crisis arrives.
Open idiomLozi - Zambia
Two eyes see more than one (Lozi seed expression 16)
Two eyes see more than one
Shared observation improves judgment.
Open idiomSwahili - Tanzania
The empty granary speaks loudly at night (Swahili seed expression 22)
The empty granary speaks loudly at night
Neglect becomes painful when need arises.
Open idiomIgbo - Nigeria
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first (Igbo seed expression 28)
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first
Confidence is not the same as wisdom.
Open idiomLozi - Zambia
A cracked pot still carries water carefully (Lozi seed expression 17)
A cracked pot still carries water carefully
Imperfect people or tools can still be useful.
Open idiomSwahili - Tanzania
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm (Swahili seed expression 23)
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm
Skill must be guided by discipline.
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