Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Akabiiya kakasiribungwa mumasika.
Translation, akabiiya kakasiribungwa mumasika in English
A funeral avails the opportunity for reconciliation.
Meaning of the proverb
In Luhya culture, at different times and for different groups, funerals provide an opportunity for people to reconcile. It maybe reconciliation between the dying person and those (s)he leaves behind as it can happen during the khulinda a’moyo death ritual; or it could be between relatives of the deceased or between them with their neighbors – anyone really.
In all these situations where reconciliation occurs, a meal is shared between those who reconcile as a symbol of sealing the peace. Beyond Luhya culture constructs, this proverb reminds us that within every situation lies opportunity. It also brings to light the how important reconciliation and closure are.
Similar proverbs to akabiiya kakasiribungwa mumasika from across mulembe
Kindly note that some of the proverbs listed below are simply versions of akabiiya kakasiribungwa mumasika in other Luhya dialects. However, we do encourage you to explore the meaning of the listed proverbs. This is because as nuances in translation, meaning and sometimes in culture do exist; and these offer interesting insights to Luhya culture and language.
- Akabiya kakasilibungwa mumasika
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Drawn from all over mulembe, these proverbs express deeply held beliefs shared by the different Luhya subtribes. Get to know more about this honest African culture famed for its love of peace, by combing through our library highlighted using the links below
- Which are the most popular Luhya proverbs? Want to know which Luhya sayings are trending, and are telling of the zeitgeist of the times? This and more in our dedicated page: Luhya proverbs and sayings
- Interested in Bukusu proverbs and sayings? Check out our page on Bukusu proverbs and sayings.
- Maragoli culture is rich and full of wisdom for modern living. Get to enrich your Lulogoli as you pick wisdom for everyday living from our growing collection in the page: Maragoli proverbs and sayings.
- Maybe you are interested in Abanyala proverbs and sayings to get your message across and spice things up when speaking Luhya? Find our growing collection in the page: Abanyala proverbs and sayings.
- Then there are those Luhya proverbs and sayings that have come about as a result of our experience of modern living inspired by the spirit of mulembe. These figures of speech have become so popular that they have become part of the modern Kenyan, East African and hopefully soon, everyday speech of the 21st century African. See of growing collection of: Contemporary Luhya proverbs and sayings.
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