Wise Jamaican
Jamaican Proverbs - “To Di Worl”
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Mar 2
Nuh buy puss eena bag
Translation: Do not buy a cat in a bag
Meaning: When doing business transaction always be careful
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Feb 16
Victory nuh cum fram lie dung eena bed
Translation: Victory does not come by lying down in bed
Meaning: In order for one to achieve you have to work hard
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“Pound a fret can’t pay ounce a debt”
Filed under MoneyDec 22Pound a fret can’t pay ounce a debt
Translation: One pound of fretting cannot repay one ounce of debts
Meaning: Problems are not solved by worrying
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Oct 6
One one coco full basket
Translation: Gathering one coco at a time will fill the basket
Meaning: Success does not come suddenly, it takes time
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“Nyam sum, lef sum”
Filed under MoneySep 15Nyam sum, lef sum
Translation: Eat some and leave some
Meaning: Don’t spend all you get, save some for tomorrow
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“Good fren betta dan packet money”
Filed under MoneyAug 11Good fren betta dan packet money
Translation: A good friend is better than pocket money
Meaning: Money cannot replace a true friend
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“Hang yuh basket whe’ yuh han’ can reach it”
Filed under MoneyJun 16Hang yuh basket whe’ yuh han’ can reach it
Translation: Hang your basket where your hand can reach it
Meaning: Don’t buy what you cannot afford
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“Ebry mickle mek a muckle”
Filed under MoneyMay 19Ebry mickle mek a muckle
Translation: Every mickle makes a muckle
Meaning: Every little bit adds up to a lot
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“Rain a fall but dutty tough”
Filed under MoneyFeb 18Rain a fall but dutty tough
Translation: It is raining but the earth is still hard
Meaning: Income is unable to cover expenses
