“Kyekye yevese ka mtaver u nyéndugh”
It is the strength of the rump that determines the speed of a bicycle.
“Bagu gema tuhwa wan na er ‘inyéndu’”
The monkey turned around and accused its young one of having a big rump.
“Ambe ye ishuzwaa ga.”
What is close to you becomes yours.
“Ka ape igyo i vughur la, i ye ye.”
Where the pig ploughs, there it eats.
“Ka kôôm kon u ombor ga.”
You cannot bend a dry stick.
“Anngbian ka nan a lu sha ipyungwa u ya i eregh.”
When a sibling is in power, they should remember their kin.
“Ka we a lu a ibyume iwa u hemben amondo.”
Diligence and perseverance lead to success/ease.
“Amar nga a due mba kera yeren imo ga.”
Important matters cannot be kept secret.
“Daar ka un a yôhôl yô, ankpuukpu kpa a ya wua.”
When there is abundance, everyone benefits.
“Timtyô u or saan ishe ga.”
Ones bending buttocks can not be wasted.
“Kulekule hemba ayem.”
Slow slow is better than rush.
“Ka ityemmiôngo mbagbera ve fa iwa ye.”
Sitting together makes Mbagbera to be crafty(Skillful/creative)