Ashanti-Akan Proverbs in Jamaica (Part 2)
Keep in mind these sayings and proverbs are universal to every Akan person. We highlight the Ashanti merely because it
Read MoreJamaican Proverbs and their meanings added occasionally.
Keep in mind these sayings and proverbs are universal to every Akan person. We highlight the Ashanti merely because it
Read MoreWho Jamaicans commonly know as Ashanti, belong to the Akan tribe and these are the proverbs we inherited from our
Read More1.“Pot pon fire don’t cry for hungry.” This means to be patient. 2.“Every dog and puss have dem 4 o’clock.”
Read More1. When you lie down with dog, you get fleas. – This is the company you keep 2. Puss and dog
Read More1. “Every bess friend have a bess friend” Every best friend has another best friend. 2. “When lie teck plane
Read More1. Pit inna de sky, it fall inna yuh y’eye. Be careful of your actions close to home. 2. Wah sweet
Read More1. Jackass Idot or foolish person 2. Man a yard Man of the house 3. Teck wey yu self: Remove
Read More“Dawg nyam yuh suppa”: You are in great trouble! “Even up gal/bwoy”: Way too assertive “Born back a cow”: Behind
Read MoreNo where and no residence are unique Jamaican proverbs so pronounced or articulated as in the Dry Harbour Mountains of St.
Read MoreNo all foot in a boot a good foot Don’t judge a book by its cover No ebery chain you
Read MoreMonkey mus’ know weh ‘im gwine put ‘im tail, before ‘im order trousiz. One must know one’s self before
Read MoreManners mek di man. Manners make the man. Manners tek yu thru’ di worl’. Good manners take you thru’ the
Read MoreMan no hab gourdy, him satisfy wid bottle Half a loaf is better than none Man noh dead, noh
Read MoreLickle bit a ram goat have beard an’ big dull noh have nun. Little people/things can have grand attributes that
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