Proverb in the local language
Embwa yikahinghira awayo, na wa mukama wayu.
The dog and its teeth
Proverb's direct translation
A dog hunts for its teeth and that of its owner.
Proverb's meaning
A good servant works for himself and for their master's welfare.
From: Nande
General comments
The Nande, also known as Konjo or Konzo, live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
