This Duruma proverb relates to the communal lifestyle of the Duruma people. It is used remind the community that there is always a place for one more person. It encourages bonding and learning to share things with each other. In their ordinary way of life, the family members appreciate hosting each other.
Milima haikutani, lakini binadamu hukutana Milima haina uwezo wa kukutana, lakini binadamu wakiwa hai huweza kukutana hata baada ya kuwa mbalimbali kwa muda mrefu. Hii ni methali inayotumika katika kutiana moyo wakati wanapoagana kwamba wakijaliwa watakutana. Pia hutumika katika kuwaonya watu kuacha tabia ya kuwatendea vibaya wengine kwani huenda wao pia wakatendewa hivyo siku za usoni.