Mtu ni mali.
[m-too nee mah-lee]
phrase cultural phrases
LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)
Meaning- A person is wealth.
- This proverb emphasizes that human relationships and social capital are more significant than money or objects.
Kumbuka kila wakati kuwa Mtu ni mali.
Always remember that a person is wealth.
Rafiki yangu, Mtu ni mali.
My friend, a person is wealth.
Pronunciationm-too nee mah-lee
RomanizationMtu ni mali.
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How it is usedTo express that the value of a person goes beyond material possessions.
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