Wise Jamaican
Jamaican Proverbs - “To Di Worl”
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Jan 12
Kakroach nuh bisnes eena fowl fight
Translation: A cockroach has no business in a fowl fight
Meaning: Strangers should stay away from family disputes; mind your own business and stay out of trouble
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“Parson cris’n im pickney fuss”
Filed under FamilyNov 24Parson cris’n im pickney fuss
Translation: The parson christens his child first
Meaning: People look out for their own affairs first
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“Haad ayse pickney nyam rackstone”
Filed under FamilyJul 7Haad ayse pickney nyam rackstone
Translation: Hard ears children eat rockstone
Meaning: Children that are disobedient will learn things the hard way
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“No betta herring, no betta barrel”
Filed under FamilyApr 28No betta herring, no betta barrel
Translation: The herring are no better than the barrel
Meaning: The child takes after the father
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Mar 10
Young bud nuh know staam
Translation: Young bird does not know storm
Meaning: Young persons are more courageous and are not aware of the dangers of life
