Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame
Meaning: You must work and humble yourself for what you want.
Language: Swahili
Literally: He who wants what's under the bed must stoop
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Reaching something stored beneath the bed requires bending down, picturing the effort any reward demands.
More idioms — Daily Life
- Penye nia pana njia — Determination always finds a path.
- Codi pais ar ôl piso — Fretting over what's already done.
- Ní neart go cur le chéile — Strength comes from working together.
- Imíonn an tuirse is fanann an tairbhe — Hard work's reward outlasts the toil.
- Ne pas être sorti de l'auberge — To be far from done with one's troubles.
- To show your true colors — To reveal your real character at last.
More Swahili idioms
- Kidole kimoja hakivunji chawa — You cannot do everything alone.
- Chovya chovya humaliza buyu la asali — Small indulgences add up to a big loss.
- Mgaagaa na upwa hali wali mkavu — Effort and initiative are always rewarded.
- Pole pole ndio mwendo — Slow and steady gets you there.
- Mvumilivu hula mbivu — Patience is rewarded.
- Haraka haraka haina baraka — Haste makes waste.