🗣️ Proverbs of Tanzania

Africa · 1 traditional sayings

Tanzania contributes 1 proverb to this collection. A country’s sayings reveal what its people prize most. See the full profile of Tanzania for its geography, languages and history.

Maji yakishamwagika, hayakusanyiki tena

maji yakishamwagika, hayakusanyiki tena

“Once water is spilled, it cannot be gathered again”

It is no use crying over spilt milk — what is lost cannot be recovered, so move on.

Swahili · Tanzania

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