Proverb

Fewre te'ante debbo amma fewer, joɗɗinta debbo.

Translation

Lies win a wife but lies do not maintain a wife.

Comment

The traditional proverb illustrates the transient gains of dishonesty.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Fewre te'ante debbo amma fewer, jogataako puccu.
    Translation: Lies win a wife, but lies do not train a horse.
Language

Nigeria (Fulbe)

Tags


wife not lies win maintain