Jifunze Kiswahili

Asiyefunzwa na mamae hufunzwa na ulimwengu

How to use it in a sentenceA young man ignored his parents’ advice, got involved in crime, and was imprisoned. People said:

“Asiyefunzwa na mamaye hufunzwa na ulimwengu.”

When a student refused to study despite repeated advice and later failed the examination, the teacher remarked:
“Asiyefunzwa na mamaye hufunzwa na ulimwengu.”

After someone lost all their money because they ignored financial advice, an elder commented:
“Asiyefunzwa na mamaye hufunzwa na ulimwengu.”
Similar English Proverbs
Experience is the best teacher.

A hard lesson is soon learned.
You learn the hard way.

Experience is a dear teacher, but fools will learn at no other.
This proverb reminds us that learning from parents, elders, and wise advice is far easier than learning through painful life experiences.