Proverb

Mo munyanaari i curɗe, jokkataako yulɓe.

Translation

A person that cannot condone smoke will not get coal.

Comment

The traditional proverb uses the metaphor of smoke to refer to perseverance in industry.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Mo munyanaari i curɗe, o soodata moota kinnga.
    Translation: A person that cannot condone smoke should not buy an old, used car.
Language

Nigeria (Fulbe)

Tags


person not smoke coal