Proverb

A ɗyéel ɗáng lek.

Translation

Adjudication comes before fighting.

Comment

The morale of the traditional proverb is to investigate a matter before jumping to hasty conclusion or unpleasant reaction”. However, in contemporary times, “fighting” in reaction is suggestive of sharpness and survival. Hence, for anyone to reach the apex of any achievement, such an individual should be ready to “fight”.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Lek a long.
    Translation: Fighting is wealth.
Language

Nigeria (Mwaghavul)

Tags


resolution conflict fighting