Mkosa kitoweo humangiria

Mkosa kitoweo humangiria.

One who has little relish must eat sparingly

Mkono usioweza kuukata,ubusu

Mkono usioweza kuukata,ubusu.

Kiss the hand you can not cut.

Mkono mtupu haulambwi

Mkono mtupu haulambwi.

An empty hand is not licked.

Mkono moja hauchinji ngombe

Mkono moja hauchinji ngombe.

A single hand can not slaughter a cow.

Usitukane wakunga na uzazi 'ungalipo

Usitukane wakunga na uzazi 'ungalipo. 

Speak no ill of midwives while childbirth still continues.

Mla kuku wa mwenziwe miguu humwelekeya

Mla kuku wa mwenziwe miguu humwelekeya.

He who devours his neighbour's fowl,its foot prints will give him away

Mkono moja haulei mwana

Mkono moja haulei mwana.

A single hand can not nurse a child