Proverb in the local language
Mukawona mkango utanyowa sindiye kuti wasanduka mbuzi.
A lion into a goat
Proverb's direct translation
When you see a lion wet, it does not mean it’s transformed into a goat.
Proverb's meaning
Being quiet does not mean foolishness.
Equivalent proverb
A goat in a sheep's skin.
From: Chichewa
General comments
Chewa people live in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
