Proverb

Mo wala munyal jarata shobbol i hord.

Translation

A person who is not patient cannot drink milk with a spoon.

Comment

Due to the scrumptiousness of milk, it is usually drunk in gulps. Thus using a spoon, in the traditional proverb, is an allusion to perseverance and self-control.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Mo wala munyal jarata shobbol i bacci.
    Translation: A person who is not patient cannot drink milk with children.
Language

Nigeria (Fulbe)

Tags


person not drink patient milk spoon