YorùbáLanguage
FamilyAwaiting linguist review
Tones: i mid, lé high, la mid, ti mid, ń high, kẹ́ high, ṣọ̀ low, rò low, de mid
Ilé la ti ń kẹ́ṣọ̀ ròde.
Word for word
It is from home that one dresses properly before going out.
Meaning
Good conduct starts at home; charity begins at home.
When it's used
Said about training, preparation and the reputation of a household.

Source: Drafted with AI assistance for YorubaLanguage.org (October 2026). Awaiting review by a Yoruba linguist.

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