nizako zabibu kula taratibu

English translation: The grapes (or raisins) are yours(or have been given to you) eat them slowly(or carefully).

16:55 Oct 31, 2007
Swahili to English translations [PRO]
Poetry & Literature / proverb
Swahili term or phrase: nizako zabibu kula taratibu
A swahili phrase printed on a Kanga, would appreciate if someone could furnish me with a literal translation and a rough approximation of the meaning in English.
Joseph_A
Local time: 15:50
English translation:The grapes (or raisins) are yours(or have been given to you) eat them slowly(or carefully).
Explanation:
The grapes are yours, please eat them slowly.
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Mwananchi
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5 +2The grapes (or raisins) are yours(or have been given to you) eat them slowly(or carefully).
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The grapes (or raisins) are yours(or have been given to you) eat them slowly(or carefully).


Explanation:
The grapes are yours, please eat them slowly.

Mwananchi
Kenya
Local time: 18:50
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwahiliSwahili
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