Proverb

Jadhako achiel nyawang’e otho.

Translation

A man with one wife has a bad eye.

Comment

This proverb pair encourages polygamy as part of Luo culture. The monogamous man is thus seen as an " sick" individual.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Ja dhako achiel nyawang’e achiel.
    Translation: A man with one wife has one eye.
Language

Kenya (Luo)

Tags


wife man eye one bad