Jamaican Proverbs on Youth
Do you know what the proverb “Young bud nuh know starm” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Youth.” Young bud nuh know starm. TRANSLATION: Young bird does not know storm. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Young people are daring, love to take risks, and they’ll live forever. Bakra wuk neva done. TRANSLATION: The master’s […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Work
Do you know what the proverb “Before cack put awn im draws” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Work.” Gi mi baaskit fi karri waata. TRANSLATION: Give me basket to carry water. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Giving someone a task that’s impossible to accomplish. Mek wan jackass bray TRANSLATION: Allow one donkey to […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Warnings
Do you know what the proverb “A nuh lack a tung mek cow nuh talk” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Warnings.” A nuh lack a tung mek cow nuh talk. TRANSLATION: It’s not for the lack of a tongue why a cow does not talk. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: You don’t have […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Time
Do you know what the proverb “Before cack put awn im draws” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Time.” Before cack put awn im draws. TRANSLATION: Before cock puts on his drawers (underwear). MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: It’s so early in the morning that roosters haven’t even awoken to crow. Day langa dan […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Self-reliance
Do you know what the proverb ” Beg waata cyaan bwile cow ‘kin” means? Learn it’s meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Self-reliance “. Beg waata cyaan bwile cow ‘kin.TRANSLATION: Begged water cannot boil cow skin.MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: In order to achieve your goals you cannot depend on othersYou can’t get through begging the amount […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Revenge
Do you know what the proverb “Cyaan ketch Qwaku yuh ketch im shut” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Revenge.” Cyaan ketch Qwaku yuh ketch im shut. TRANSLATION: Cannot catch Quaku (Harry), catch his shirt. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: If you can’t have revenge on the one who wronged you, take out your […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Prosperity
Do you know what the proverb “Ants falla fat” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Prosperity.” Ants falla fat. TRANSLATION: Ants follow fat. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Success generates more success. Di yeye of di massa fatten di haas. TRANSLATION: The eyes of the master fatten the horse. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Always pay attention […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Priorities
Do you know what the proverb “When chobble tek yuh pickney shut fit yuh” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Priorities.” When chobble tek yuh pickney shut fit yuh. TRANSLATION: When in trouble a child’s shirt will fit you. MEANING: Appreciate whatever help you get in difficult situations and adjust to conditions. […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Power
Do you know what the proverb” Massa has, massa graas” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Power.” Massa haas, massa graas. TRANSLATION: The master’s horse, the master’s grass. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: 1. Having absolute power and control over a person or situation. 2. A feeling of entitlement. Di bass sen monkey, monkey […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Persistence
Do you know what the proverb “To suck salt outta wood’n spoon” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Persistence.” To suck salt outta wood’n spoon. TRANSLATION: To suck salt from a wooden spoon. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Use your skills and abilities to overcome difficult situations and conditions instead of looking for the […]
