Proverb in the local language
Nyumba nzuri si mlango; fungua uingie ndani
How to tell a good house
Proverb's direct translation
A good house is not its door; open and go inside.
Proverb's meaning
Look deeper; don't be deceived by external looks.
Equivalent proverb
Don't judge a book by its cover.
From: Tanzania
General comments
A Kiswahili proverb. Kiswahili is a widely spoken African language in East Africa, especially in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
