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3341. Nuh fi


English Translation

not to


Example Sentences

Patois: Him seh nuh fi luk
English: He said not to look



posted on November 1, 2022

3342. Dawg nuh hol ef him ha bone.


English Translation

The dog does not howl if he has a bone.


Definition

The dog is an animal not likely to appear miserable if it has bones to gnaw on. Similarly, people do not become upset or agitated if they are comfortable. It is also difficult for some persons to lobby against issues which do not directly concern them.



posted on October 30, 2022

3343. Coward man kip soun’ bone


English Translation

A cowardly man keeps sound bones.


Definition

It is better to be thought of as a coward than to give away one’s life to give away one’s life through impetus behavior. It is certain that, as in the old chinese proverb, “The man old chinese proverb, Runs away, will live to fight another day”.



posted on October 30, 2022

3344. If yuh nuh mash ants, yuh nuh fine him guts.


Definition

It is only when you are closely involved with some persons that you are able to really know them.
If one is not provoked, it is impossible to know the extent of his/her fury.



posted on October 28, 2022

3345. Wah gwaan bad a mawnin, cyaan cum gud a evelin.


English Translation

What went wrong in the morning cannot be remedied in the evening.


Definition

It is unwise to spend valuable time worrying about those problems wi cannot sole.
Also, it makes no sense to take precautions after we carelessly allowed a situation to get out of hand.



posted on October 28, 2022



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