Translation:
Do not insult the crocodile when you are still in the water
Postproverbial:
Kik iyany nyang’ biro muonyi
Translation:
Do not insult the crocodile, it will swallow you
Comments:
This traditional proverb is used to warn against backbiting and gossip. Just as the crocodile might easily attack you in the water, the person being gossiped about or insulted might get wind of the gossip and retaliate. The postproverbial acknowledges the crocodile as a predator who is always ready to attack. The crocodile could therefore refer to the powerful. If you are weak, do not insult the powerful
Language - Region:
luo-kenya