Pesa si kila kitu.
[peh-sah see kee-lah kee-too]
phrase cultural phrases
LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)
Meaning- Money is not everything.
- This is said to advise people that personal character and human relationships carry greater value than physical wealth or financial gain.
Hata kama una pesa nyingi, kumbuka kuwa Pesa si kila kitu.
Even if you have a lot of money, remember that money is not everything.
Furaha ya familia ni bora kwani Pesa si kila kitu.
Family happiness is better because money is not everything.
Pronunciationpeh-sah see kee-lah kee-too
RomanizationPesa si kila kitu.
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How it is usedTo remind someone about the importance of values over material wealth.
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