Proverb

Soghot kɨ wal a mishin.

Translation

A wizard desires to be alone.

Comment

The literal interpretation of this proverb is that an evil person does things that are detrimental to others”. Such a person schemes evil alone and targets the fall of others. In doing such acts then, it is always secretive. On the contrary, the postproverbial version sees company in evil acts.

Postproverbials
  • Postproverbial: Koo a soghot ɓe ba kɨ wal a mishin kas.
    Translation: Not even a wizard desires to be alone.
Language

Nigeria (Mwaghavul)

Tags


alone wizard