noun

MEANING

Illogical, inconsistent person, such as a drunkard preaching temperance.

Example of use

Ulya ni mfunda buteshi

 That one teaches others what he does not even do.

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PROVERBS

Mfundab uteshi euwa nokuwa.

Literal translation: The one who warned that the path was slipperly was the one who fell.

Meaning: Practice what you preach.  The proverb is used for someone who is always telling others what to do but does not do it himself.

BembaMeaning: Teecisuma ukufunda ababiyo ifyakucita lintu iwe tauficita.