Mo nyaamata sabgo, tuutata gaasa.

S/He who did not eat cowhide cannot vomit hair.

In the traditional proverb, reference is made to actions and repercussions while in the postproverbial, the act of drinking water signifies settling for what is available (water) when the desirable (cowhide) is unavailable.

• Postproverbial: Mo nyaamata sabgo, dole in njara diyam.
  Translation: S/He who did not eat cowhide must drink water.
  

Nigeria (Fulbe)

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