AFRICAN PROVERBS
Favour Samuel@favoursamuel013556
15 days ago
GHANAIAN PROVERBS AND THEIR MEANINGS:
"A child's lie is like a worm in an apple - it quickly spreads." This proverb means that lies are like worms that spread rapidly and can ruin the trust in a relationship, just as a worm spreads in an apple and can ruin its taste.
"A bad workman quarrels with his tools." This proverb means that a person who is not skilled in a task is likely to blame the tools, rather than their own shortcomings.
"A lazy farmer eats in the middle of the day." This proverb means that a lazy person will start eating their food before they have even finished their work, just as a lazy farmer might stop to eat before finishing their work in the fields.
"A fool breaks down what he cannot repair." This proverb means that a fool will ruin something without knowing how to fix it, just as someone who doesn't know how to fix a machine might damage it.
"A bad person sees even good as bad." This proverb means that someone who is not a good person will always see things in a negative light, even if the thing is actually good.
"A wise man does not go to the forest with one arrow." This proverb means that it is wise to be prepared for any eventuality, just as a wise hunter will not go hunting with only one arrow.
"A stranger's eye is not as sharp as a native's." This proverb means that someone who is unfamiliar with a place will not see the details or nuances that a native person will see.
"A bird does not fly with only one wing." This proverb means that it takes two people working together to achieve success, just as a bird cannot fly with only one wing.
"The man who wants to kill his dog will say it has rabies." This proverb means that people will often find a reason to justify their bad actions, just as a person who wants to kill their dog will say it has rabies to justify killing it.
"A child who is stubborn when he is young will become a fool when he is old." This proverb means that children who are stubborn and refuse to learn from their mistakes will grow up to be foolish adults.
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📍Ghana, Ghana
