Engero Za Baganda
Balimutta jjo, tekikulobera kumusenga
L "They wil kill him tomorrow" - does not prevent you from becoming his tenant
M Even a person who is in danger, whose life is being threatened can be associated with
Balintuma olwange, tafuna.
L 'I will have my turn of being sent' one who says so never gets sent
M A person who declines to go on an errand (because he wants to go himself) may not get another opportunity and could be deprived of many favours
Balubuuliza mbazzi, nga luli ku muddo lulya (olute)
L They are looking for the axe to kill the then miserable cow while it is uncaring continuing to graze
M In a turbulent situation - such as war - where everybody's life is at stake, one cannot afford to be complacent, one should be alert at all times
Bali okwaabwe, tebalema kuduula
L People residing in their family village cannot avoid being snobbish
M People who live in their ancestral village will overestimate their achievements since they have very few people to compare them against. This causes them to be boastful and to overlook other people's achievements
Bampe neriire, balibuuza ani? Afa tasasudde
L 'Give me that and i eat it, whom will they ask?' - dies without honoring his obligation
M This person leads a lavish life - knowing that this is beyond his means - and does not repay any debts during his life time. When he dies , he hopes that his debts will just be cancelled. This individual lack integrity and he is not accountable to any other
Bamulanze ki, y'akaabya omusibe
L 'What crime has he committed?' (one who says so) - makes the prisoner cry
M When a person questions the circumstances that led to a prisoner's arrest (incarceration), it makes him question whether he will ever receive justice in prison
Banaku bekina, nti nnasuze mu Ggulu e Mukono
L Poor People can elevate themselves, like someone who says that he slept in heaven in Mukono.
M People always want to elevate their status
Banange baangi, nga tonnagwa mu kabi
L ' I have so many friends' (one says so) - when he hasn't yet encountered trouble
M When times are good, one can think of oneself as having many friends, but when problems appear, these so called friends disappear as people don't want to associate themselves with someone with problems
Basajja ssubi, lisiba linnalyo
L Men are like pieces of grace, some of it is used to tie the rest
M People from the same group can act maliciously towards one another
Bazaala Mubiri, tebazaala mwoyo
L Parents give birth to the body and not the soul
M A parent can influence his child's physical appearance , but the child's thinking and behavior may completely differ from that of the parents
Bbwa ddene, ligambwaako nnyini lyo
L A huge dog will only be influenced by its owner
M The master is the only one who can give it orders, others will be intimidated by its size
Bimanywa nda, omunaku tayogera ky'alidde
L It is the inside that knows what goes in it; a poor person doesn't say what he has eaten
M When an individual chooses not to reveal his thoughts, this does not dispute the fact that he will be the only one to know what he is contemplating at a particular moment
Binsanga Wano, zennimi z'omukadde
L 'News finds me at my home' - is what an old person often says.
M The information (news) is being delivered 'as is'. In the case of old people, given their limited mobility, they just wait for the news to reach them
Birimumaaso, birabwa muwangaazi
L The events of the future, are seen by those who live a long life
M Many things are bound to happen in the future; the longer one lives, the more of the future one can see
Bukadde magezi, takubuliira kyamukaddiya
L Old age is wisdom, but an old person cannot tell you what made him become old
M Though Age is synonymous with wisdom, there are certain things that even the old people cannot explain
Bukaajumbe, anaabuseresa akeera
L Old roofing straw: one who re-thatches a roof with it has to start early
M Old items are stiff and hard to pile, unlike new ones
Buli ggwanga, n'ebyaalyo
L Each ethnic group has its unique culture, beliefs and customs
M There is so much diversity in Ethnicity
Bulungi si ddya, wabula mpisa
L Beauty does not guarantee a successful marriage; good behavior is what counts
M There are many factors that can guarantee a successful marriage
Bbugubugu, si muliro e'saanja teliigisa meere
L Blazing fire, is not ideal for cooking
M 'Slow but sure'. Important decisions should not be rushed. Excessive speed might compromise the usefulness of what is being deliberated. Blazing fire just burns whatever is being cooked
Butamanya, bukussa n'omuyombi omukago
L Little information (ignorance) causes you to become a blood brother of a very quarrelsome person
M Decisions should be based on good analysis, available facts and any underlying factors that may influence a particular situation
