Dhimba kushaya besu usati inyana.

Definitions

dhimba: long-billed crombec  – a small nearly tailless bird

nyana: young bird

besu: tail of fish or bird

Translation

The long-billed crombec should not be considered a fledgling just because it is tailless.

Application

One should be careful not to underestimate things because of conclusions based on appearance or what is outward.