Burundi Proverbs

Burundi Proverbs carry wisdom from the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” where royal drums once proclaimed power. They praise community bonds, respect for elders, and endurance through hard seasons.

A mother's wrath does not survive the night. (Burundi Proverb)
An elephant does not get tired carrying his trunk. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Dogs don't love people, they love the place where they are fed. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
When the master of the house tells a lie, and then offers him a chair. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
A mother's behind sins when it sits down. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
If a young woman says no to marriage just wait until her breasts sag. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Too many words blacken your ears. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
The reception has more value than the invitation. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Where there is love there is no darkness. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Better to kiss an ugly woman than to lick yourself. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
The lazy one is pregnant in the sowing season. (Burundi Proverb)
The fetus that is afraid of criticism is never born. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Two lightning flashes cannot come from one cloud. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
If you are dancing with your rivals, don't close your eyes. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Don't tell any more fairy tales when the child has gone to sleep. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Nobody mourns an unnoticed death. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
You cannot hide the smoke of the hut you set on fire. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
A rich man who does not know himself is worth less than a poor man who does. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
It is easy to pull a thorn out of someone else's skin. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
When others have received, you may still receive, because God is always present. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Without effort no harvest will be abundant. (Burundi Proverb)
Who made the drum knows best what is inside. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
You can hide a mark on your skin, but not a defect. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
The hyena sleeps with the sheep. View proverb
Burundi Proverb
Who built the drum knows best what is inside. View proverb
Burundi Proverb