Akahayile ka jisuguma kenako kingilile kubhasugi bha mitugo na bhalimi abho ubhusabhi bhudapimagwa mu hela duhu, aliyo bhuli kihamo na ng’ombe, mabala, kaya, na kajile kawiza ka ng’wa munhu.

Umunhu unsabhi alimunhu uyo wikijiwa lubhango lo gutumama milimo bho wigubhambilija abhanhu na agalanhanagwa na Mulungu. Hunagwene abhanhu bhaganhayaga giki, “wegwesaga ing’hana.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo wikijiwa lubhango lo gupandika sabho, ikujo, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhalangaga abhanhu gutumama milimo bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yakwe chiza, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agikalaga bho bhuyeji na bhanhu bha ha kaya yakwe kunguno ya likujo lyakwe ilyawiza linilo umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nunsabhi uyo agolecha wizanholo na widohya bho gubhambilija abhiye, kunguno nuweyi agabhalelaga abhanhu bhakwe bho likujo litale mpaga odula gwikala na bhuyeji na bhanhu bhakwe umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhaganhayaga giki, “wegwesaga ing’hana.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na nikujo lyagubhutumamila ubhusabhi bhobho bho gubhambilija abhichabho kugiki bhadule gwikala na bhuyegi bhutale umukaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Wafilipi 2:21.

Wafilipi 2:4.

Wakolosai 3:1-3.

Mathayo 6:32-33.

Luka 12:30.

KISWAHILI: AMEPATA MALI.

Msemo huu wa Kisukuma unatoka katika jamii ya kitamaduni ya wafugaji na wakulima ambapo utajiri haukupimwa tu kwa pesa, bali hasa kwa idadi ya ng’ombe, ardhi, familia, na sifa nzuri ambayo mtu alikuwa nayo. Katika utamaduni wa Kisukuma, mtu tajiri alionekana kama mtu aliyebarikiwa ambaye alifanya kazi kwa bidii, alipokea kibali kutoka kwa jamii, na alilindwa na Mungu. Utajiri pia ulimaanisha uwajibikaji, kwa sababu utajiri ulitarajiwa kuwanufaisha wengine, si mmiliki tu. Ndiyo maana watu walisema “amepata mali.”

Msemo huu hulinganishwa kwa mtu ambaye amebarikiwa kwa wingi iwe katika mali, hekima, au ushawishi wa kijamii na hutambuliwa na wengine kama mtu aliyefanikiwa. Mtu huyu huwafundisha wengine jinsi ya kufanya kazi kwa bidii kwa kufanya kazi kwa ubunifu na busara kwa sababu ya hekima aliyo nayo maishani mwake. Yeye huweza kuishi kwa furaha na wanafamilia kwa sababu ya hekima yake nzuri maishani mwake.

Mtu huyu hufanana na yule ambaye si tu alikuwa na utajiri lakini pia alionesha ukarimu, uwajibikaji, na unyenyekevu kwa sababu naye pia huwalea watu wake kwa busara hadi kufikia hatua ya kuishi nao kwa furaha maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana watu husema juu yake kwamba “amepata mali.”

Msemo huu hufundisha kuhusu kutumia utajiri kwa busara ya kutosha kuelewa kwamba mali zao ni kama zawadi na jukumu kwa kuwatia moyo watu: kuthamini kazi ngumu na uvumilivu, kutambua kwamba baraka hutoka kwa Mungu, na kuelewa kwamba utajiri wa kweli unajumuisha tabia njema na mahusiano, si mali tu ili waweze kuishi kwa furaha katika maisha yao. Msemo huo pia huwaonya watu kwamba utajiri bila hekima au unyenyekevu unaweza kusababisha kiburi na kuanguka.

Wafilipi 2:21.

Wafilipi 2:4.

Wakolosai 3:1-3.

Mathayo 6:32-33.

Luka 12:30.

Katika Mithali 10:22: “Baraka ya Bwana huleta utajiri, bila taabu kubwa.” Hii inaonyesha kwamba utajiri wa kweli hutokana na baraka ya Mungu.

Katika Luka 12:15, Yesu anaonya: “Jihadharini! Jihadharini na kila aina ya tamaa; uzima haumo katika wingi wa mali.” Hii inafundisha kwamba utajiri sio lengo kuu la maisha.

Katika 1 Timotheo 6:17-18: “Waamuru matajiri… watende mema, wawe matajiri katika matendo mema, na wawe wakarimu na walio tayari kushiriki.” Hii inasisitiza kwamba matajiri lazima watumie utajiri wao kuwasaidia wengine.

Katika Mathayo 6:21: “Kwa maana hazina yako ilipo, ndipo utakapokuwa na moyo wako.” Hii inatukumbusha kwamba utajiri wa kweli ni wa kiroho, si wa kimwili tu.

Msemo wa Kisukuma “amepata mali” unapita utajiri wa kimwili. Huashiria maisha kamili yaliyobarikiwa na Mungu, yanayoongozwa na hekima, na yanayoshirikiwa na wengine. Utajiri wa kweli unaonekana katika jinsi mtu anavyoishi, si tu katika kile alicho nacho.

ENGLISH: HE HAS GOT WEALTH

This Sukuma saying comes from a traditional pastoral and agricultural community where wealth was not only measured by money, but especially by the number of cattle, land, family, and good reputation a person had. In Sukuma culture, a wealthy person was seen as someone blessed who had worked hard, received favor from the community, and was protected by God. Wealth also meant responsibility, because riches were expected to benefit others, not just the owner. That is why people said “he has got wealth.”

This saying is compared to a person who has been blessed with abundance whether in material possessions, wisdom, or social influence and is recognized by others as prosperous. This person teaches others on how to work hard by working creatively and wisely becauwe of wisdom. He managed to live happly with family members becauwe of his sound wisdom in his life.

This person resembles the one who who not only had riches but also showed generosity, responsibility, and humility because he also nurtures wisely his people to the point of living happily with them in his life. That is why people say “he has got wealth.”

This saying teaches about being wisely to enough use wealth generously as a gift and a responsibility by encouraging people to: value hard work and perseverance, recognize that blessings come from God, and understand that true wealth includes good character and relationships, not just possessions so that they can live happily in their lives. It also warns that wealth without wisdom or humility can lead to pride and downfall.

Wafilipi 2:21.

Wafilipi 2:4.

Wakolosai 3:1-3.

Mathayo 6:32-33.

Luka 12:30.

In Proverbs 10:22: “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” This shows that true wealth comes from God’s blessing.

In Luke 12:15, Jesus warns: “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” This teaches that wealth is not the ultimate goal of life.

In 1 Timothy 6:17-18:“Command those who are rich… to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” This emphasizes that the wealthy must use their riches to help others.

In Matthew 6:21: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This reminds us that true wealth is spiritual, not just material.

The Sukuma saying “He has got wealth” goes beyond material riches. It points to a full life blessed by God, guided by wisdom, and shared with others. True wealth is seen in how a person lives, not just in what they possess.

Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ifumilile kuwikaji bho muchalo umo ubhusatu bhugahoyelagwa wangu. Ilifufu jilijibhimba ja mugati ya mili go ng’wa munhu ijo jigakula hadohado mpaga jenha makoye ukuli munhu ng’wunuyo. Umunhu uyo olilekanija ilifufu nililo mpaga lyukula agupandika makoye umuwikaji bhokwe, kunguno ligitendaga. Hunagwene bhanhu bhaganhayaga giki, “alinifufu.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo agagabhisaga amakoye gakwe mpaga gang’wenhela mayange matale, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo apandikaga makoye ugoha ugubhawila abhile kunguno ya gubhona soni, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agakoyiyagwa na makoye mingi, aha kaya yakwe kunguno ya gogoha ugubhawila abhiye haho gadina kula amakoye genayo, umukalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nuyo agalibhisa ilifufu lyakwe mpaga lyung’wenhela makoye umuwikaji bhokwe, kunguno nuweyi agagabhisaga amakoye gakwe mpaga gang’wenhela mayange aha kaya yake yiniyo. Hunagwene abhanhu bhaganyombaga giki, “alinifufu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhushikanu bho gugamala wangu amakoye gabho haho gatali ugukula, kugiki bhadule gwikala na bhuyeji umukaya jabho jinijo.

Isaya 53:5.

Luka 17:1.

KISWAHILI: ANA UVIMBE.

Msemo huu wa Kisukuma unatokana na maisha ya kitamaduni ya jamii ambapo ugonjwa ulichunguzwa na kujadiliwa kwa karibu. Uvimbe, ambao mara nyingi hufichwa ndani ya mwili mwanzoni, hukua polepole na huenda usionekane hadi utakapokuwa mkubwa na hatari.

Watu walitumia picha hii kuelezea matatizo ambayo huanza madogo na yasiyoonekana lakini hukua baada ya muda yakipuuzwa. Katika muktadha wa Kisukuma, haukuwa tu kuhusu ugonjwa wa kimwili bali pia kuhusu mtu anayeficha matatizo yake ya kijamii au ya kiadili. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia mtu kama huyo aliyeficha kwamba, “ana uvimbe.”

Msemo huu hulinganishwa kwa mtu ambaye ana tatizo lililofichwa kama vile hasira, wivu, dhambi, au makosa ambayo hayashughulikiwi mapema maishani mwake. Mtu huyu huficha tatizo lake ambalo mwanzoni huonekana dogo au halionekani, lakini baada ya muda hukua na kuwa hatari kwa mtu kama huyo na wengine kwa sababu ya kulificha katika masha yake. Yeye hushindwa kutatua matatizo ya familia yake kwa sababu ya kuyaficha hadi yanafikia hatua ya kutoweza kutatuliwa, maishani mwake.

Mtu huyu hufanana na yule aliyeweka siri, kinyongo, au tabia mbaya ndani bila kutafuta msaada au marekebisho hadi zikawa kubwa vya kutosha kuonekana kwa wengine, kwa sababu naye pia huficha matatizo yake hadi yanakuwa magumu kutatuliwa katika familia yake. Kama vile uvimbe unavyokua kimya kimya mwilini, matatizo kama hayo ya ndani hukua kimya kimya hadi yanaathiri tabia, mahusiano, na wanafamilia wake. Ndiyo maana watu husema kumhusu kwamba, “ana uvimbe.”

Msemo huu huwafundisha watu kuhusu umuhimu wa ufahamu na hatua za mapema. Wanapaswa kutatua matatizo yao haraka iwezekanavyo badala ya kuyaficha. Huwahimiza watu kukabiliana na matatizo yakiwa bado madogo kwa kutafuta mwongozo, kuishi kwa uwazi na uaminifu. Pia huonya kwamba kupuuza masuala iwe ya kimwili, kihisia, au kiroho kunaweza kusababisha matokeo makubwa.

Isaya 53:5.

Luka 17:1.

Yakobo 1:15 “Kisha tamaa ikiisha kuchukua mimba, huzaa dhambi; na dhambi ikiisha kukomaa huzaa mauti.” Hii huonesha jinsi kitu kidogo kinavyokua na kuwa kitu chenye uharibifu.

1 Wakorintho 5:6 “Chachu kidogo huchachusha donge zima la unga.” Watu wanapaswa kuwa macho kwamba, suala dogo linaweza kuenea na kuathiri kila kitu.

Zaburi 32:3 “Niliponyamaza, mifupa yangu ilichakaa…” Hii ni kutokana na ukweli kwamba matatizo yaliyofichwa huleta mateso ya ndani.

Mithali 28:13 “Yeye afichaye dhambi zake hatafanikiwa, bali yeye aziungamaye na kuziacha hupata rehema.” Mstari huu huwatia watu moyo wa kutosha kuyashughulikia matatizo hadharani.

Kwa hiyo, msemo huu wa Kisukuma unatumia taswira ya uvimbe kuwakumbusha watu kwamba matatizo yaliyofichwa hayapaswi kupuuzwa. Kama vile matibabu ya mapema yanavyoweza kuokoa maisha, marekebisho ya mapema na uaminifu vinaweza kuokoa tabia na mahusiano ya mtu.

 

ENGLISH: HE HAS A TUMOR.

This Sukuma saying comes from traditional community life where illness was closely observed and discussed. A tumor, often hidden inside the body at first, grows slowly and may not be noticed until it becomes serious and dangerous.

People used this image to describe problems that begin small and unseen but grow over time if ignored. In the Sukuma context, it was not only about physical sickness but also about a person who hides his social or moral problems. That is why people said to such person who hid it, “he has a tumor.”

This saying is compared to a person who has a hidden problem such as anger, jealousy, sin, or wrongdoing that is not addressed early in his life. This person hides his problem which at first seems small or invisible, but with time it grows and becomes harmful to such person and others because of hiding it. He fails to solve his family problems because of hiding them until they become imposible to work out them, in his life.

This person resembles the one who kept secrets, grudges, or bad habits inside without seeking help or correction until they grow enough to be seen by others because he also hides his problems until they become imposible to be solved in his family. Just like a tumor grows silently in the body, such inner problems grow quietly until they affect behavior, relationships, and his family members. Thay is why people say about him, “he has tumor.”

This saying teaches people about an importance of early awareness and action. They should solve their problems as soon as possible instead of hiding them. It encourages people to confront problems while they are still small by seeking guidance, living openly and honestly. It warns that neglecting issues whether physical, emotional, or spiritual can lead to serious consequences.

Isaiah 53:5.

Luke 17:1.

James 1:15 “Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” It shows how something small grows into something destructive.

1 Corinthians 5:6 “A little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough.” People should be awary that, a small issue can spread and affect everything.

Psalm 32:3 “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away…” This is due to the fact that hidden problems bring inner suffering.

Proverbs 28:13 “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” This verse encourages people enough to deal with problems openly.

Therefore, this Sukuma saying uses the image of a tumor to remind people that hidden problems must not be ignored. Just as early treatment can save a life, early correction and honesty can save a person’s character and relationships.

Imbuki ya kahayile kajisuguma kenako, ifumilile kuwikaji bho muchalo umo igiti ja bhujiku mara hingi, jigenhaga bhobha, na wibhakizu ukubhanhu bhenebho. Giko lulu, ulu ligela lisana nulu lya ng’weji nulu lya moto ligenhaga bhuholele na bhupanga. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagayombaga giki, “lisana lyagwaga mugiti.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alinikujo lya gwenha wisagiji, na bhunhana ukubhanhu bhakwe ahikanza lya maluho, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agabhenhelaga nhulu ja wiza abhanhu bhakwe abho bhalina makoye, kunguno ya likujo lyakwe linilo umukikalile kakwe kenako. Uweyi agabhizaga lisana lya kubhatimila chiza abhanhu bha ha kaya yakwe kunguno ya likujo lyakwe ilyagubhatongela chiza umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo agikolaga nilisana ilo ligabhatimila abhanhu abho bhalimugiti mpaka bhuyega, kunguno nuweyi agabhatongelaga bho likujo abhanhu abho bhalina makoye mpaga bhayega umuwikaji bhokwe. Hunagwene abhanhu abhenabho bhagang’witanaga lisana bho guyomba giki, “lisana lyagwaga mugiti.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na nikujo lya gubhinha nhulu jawiza ijagubhatongela chiza abhanhu bhabho, kugiki bhadule gwenha lisana ukubhichabho abho bhalimugiti umukaya jabho, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Yohana 8:12.

Yohana 3:19-21.

Luka 8:16.

Mathayo 4:15-16.

KISWAHILI: MWANGA UMEANGUKA GIZANI

Msemo huu wa Kisukuma unatokana na maisha ya kitamaduni ya kijijini, ambapo giza usiku mara nyingi huleta hofu, kutokuwa na uhakika, na hatari. Katika nyakati kama hizo, kuonekana ghafla kwa mwanga iwe kutoka mwezini, motoni, au taa kulileta utulivu, usalama, na uwazi. Kifungu “mwanga umeanguka” kinaelezea wazo kwamba mwanga umeingia bila kutarajia mahali ambapo hapo awali palikuwa na giza, na kubadilisha hali hiyo kabisa. Ndiyo maana watu walisema kwamba “mwanga umeanguka gizani.”

Msemo huu hulinganishwa kwa mtu anayeleta matumaini, ukweli, au suluhisho katika wakati wa mkanganyiko, mateso, au ujinga katika maisha yake. Mtu kama huyo huonekana wakati mambo yanaonekana kuwa hayaeleweki au magumu na huwasaidia wengine kuona njia sahihi kwa kuwaletea wema wanajamii wake kwa sababu ya hekima yake kwa watu wake. Yeye huwa mwanga kwa wanafamilia wake kwa sababu ya hekima yake ya kuwaongoza vizuri inayomfanya aishi kwa busara katika maisha yake.

Mtu huyu hufanana ule mwanga ulioleta usalama gizani kwa sababu pia naye huleta habari njema kwa wanafamilia wake kwa kuwaongoza kwa busara katika maisha yake. Ndiyo maana wanafamilia wake hao husema juu yake kwamba, “mwanga umeanguka gizani.”

Msemo huu huwafundisha watu kuhusu umuhimu wa kuleta ukweli ambapo kuna mkanganyiko ili waweze kufikia malengo yao katika maisha yao. Hiyo ndiyo kusema kwamba, maarifa, hekima, na wema vinaweza kushinda giza katika familia.

Yohana 8:12.

Yohana 3:19-21.

Luka 8:16.

Mathayo 4:15-16.

Yohana 1:5 “Nuru hung’aa gizani, wala giza halikuishinda.”

Isaya 9:2 “Watu wanaotembea gizani wameona nuru kuu.”

Mathayo 5:14 “Ninyi ni nuru ya ulimwengu.”

Waefeso 5:8 “Kwa maana hapo awali mlikuwa giza, lakini sasa mmekuwa nuru katika Bwana.”

Mistari hii inaonyesha ujumbe ule ule: nuru inayoashiria ukweli, uwepo wa Mungu, na haki ambayo hushinda giza na kuleta uzima, mwelekeo, na tumaini.

ENGLISH: LIGHT HAS FALLEN IN THE DARKNESS

This Sukuma saying comes from traditional village life, where darkness at night often brought fear, uncertainty, and danger. In such moments, the sudden appearance of light whether from the moon, fire, or a lamp brought relief, safety, and clarity. The phrase “light has fallen” expresses the idea that illumination has unexpectedly entered a place that was once covered in darkness, transforming the situation completely. That is why people say “light has fallen in the darkness.”

This saying is compared to a person who brings hope, truth, or solutions in a time of confusion, suffering, or ignorance in his life. Such a person appears when things seem unclear or difficult and helps others to see the right path by bringing goodness to his societal members because of his wisdom to his people. He becomes the light to his family members because of his wisdom which make him live wisely in his life.

This person resembles the light which brought safety in the darkness because he also brings good news to his family members by guiding them wiselly in his life. That is why his family members say about him, “light has fallen in the darkness.”

This saying teaches people about an importance of bringing truth where is confusion so that, they can actualize their goals in their lives. That is to say, knowledge, wisdom, and goodness can overcome darkness in families.

John 8:12.

John 3:19-21.

Luke 8:16.

Matthew 4:15-16.

John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.”

Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world.”

Ephesians 5:8 “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.”

These verses reflect the same message: that light symbolizing truth, God’s presence, and righteousness which overcomes darkness and brings life, direction, and hope.