Postproverbial | Ta yi neɗɗo I doggai haade o’ fa'i.

Proverb

Ta yi neɗɗo I doggai haade o’ fa'i.

Translation

When you see a man sprinting, his destination is not far.

Comment

In the traditional proverb, sprinting is used to allude to hasty decisions or lack of caution which brings about shoddy/non-lasting results. However, the postproverbial refers to fleeing away from trouble.

Postproverbials

Postproverbial: Ta yi neɗɗɗo doggai o yi i bone.
Translation: When you see a man sprinting, he has seen danger.

Language

Nigeria (Fulbe)