Proverb

Jachan nyombo gi wang’e.

Translation

The poor marries with his eyes.

Comment

In both proverb cases, the meaning is similar but with different imagery. Since the poor cannot afford the pride price/dowry, s/he can only wish for marriage but never achieve it.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Jachan ok nyombi.
    Translation: The poor man never marries.
Language

Kenya (Luo)

Tags


poor eye marry