Proverb in the local language
Akazi ndi maluwa sachedwa kulakatika.
Women and flowers
Proverb's direct translation
Women are flowers that blossom nicely in the morning but wither quickly in the afternoon.
Proverb's meaning
Women are just there to look good; they have nothing useful to offer.
From: Chewa
General comments
The Chewa live in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
