“Kwagh ka a hiin i hiin a min.”
Tackle issues right at the beginning.
“Bugh ken mtu cir ken igongu.”
exchange one thing with another.
“Ikyanden bua hemba ivo i kehen.”
a little is better than nothing. (No gift is too small.)
“Wagh sen tswen hule.”
A better decision is made in consultation with another (others). (Two heads are
“Alu u kur a ishima i ker ityev u lôhô angbian ruam ga.”
If you consider the stress on the farm, you will not invite a brother to eat you
“Hiar ka a hiin i hiin a igbe.”
As soon as the whirlwind starts, one starts swearing by the igbe cult emblem.
“Indyer i tamenor ugen ka ia gba usu we di u mir i you.”
When the beard of another old man catches fire, you soak your own with water.
“Iyongo i hiin a ahan zwa.”
Trouble usually starts with laughter.
“Ka a fa amar inyumun nga kera numun ga.”
When a plan to disrupt a dance festival is uncovered, precaution should be taken
“Ka a teen we u kpeen ishe.”
When you are being sold out, your mar or influence the bargain.
“Ka a zaan a za i zaan sha ijô angahar; a geman hiden i …”
People tiptoe while going on a deal but on their way back wailings are heard.
“Ka hen ya u orcian-kwagh ka i zua a ikyônogh ki teman ô…”
It is in a weak man's house that they find a chair to sit and judge a strong man