Proverb

Òkèlè àkọ́bù, kìí r’áùn ọbẹ̀.

Translation

The first bolus of a meal, does not lack the full recompense of stew.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Òkèlè àkọ́bù,ní í sọ̀gangan ilé ìmí. The first bolus of a meal goes straight to the anus.
    Translation: Òkèlè àkọ́bù,ní í sọ̀gangan ilé ìmí. The first bolus of a meal goes straight to the anus.
  • Postproverbial: Òkèlè àkọ́bù, ń máa ń gbóná gan an.
    Translation: The first bolus of a meal, is usually steamy hot.
Language

Nigeria (Yoruba)

Tags


food meal lack not soup stew