Jamaican Proverbs on Patience
Do you know what the proverb “Han eena lion mout tek time tek eeh out” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Patience.” Han eena lion mout tek time tek eeh out. TRANSLATION: When your hand is in a lion’s mouth take your time to take it out. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Exercise patience […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Opportunity
Do you know what the proverb “Cotton tree fall dung ram goat jump ovah it” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Opportunity.” Cotton tree fall dung ram goat jump ovah it. TRANSLATION: Cotton tree falls down, ram goal jumps over it. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: If an opportunity presents itself, someone will take […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Love and Romance
Do you know what the proverb “ole fiyah tick ezzi fi ketch ” means? Learn it’s meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on ” Love and Romance”. Ole fiyah tick ezzi fi ketch. TRANSLATION: Old fire stick is easily ignited. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: 1.Old relationship between lovers can be easily rekindled. 2. if a relationship has […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Kindness
Do you know what the proverb “an’ guh packie cum” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Kindness.” Han’ guh packie cum. TRANSLATION: Hand goes and a packet comes. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Exchanging gifts with someone. When visita cum a wi fiyahside wi mek wi pat smell sweet. TRANSLATION: When a visitor comes […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Jealousy
Do you know what the proverb “Tief nuh like si nedah man wid bag” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Jealousy.” Tief nuh like si nedah man wid bag. TRANSLATION: A thief does not like to see another man with a bag. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Refers to a person who is jealous […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Greed
Do you know what the proverb “Fowl weh nyam out a han ezzi fi ketch” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Greed.” Fowl weh nyam out a han ezzi fi ketch. TRANSLATION: A fowl that’s hand fed can be easily caught. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Use discretion in all your interactions to ensure […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Gratitude
Do you know what the proverb “Yuh cyaan siddung pan cow bak an cuss cow kin” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Gratitude.” Yuh cyaan siddung pan cow bak an cuss cow kin TRANSLATION: You cannot sit on the back of the cow and curse the skin of the cow. MEANINGS AND […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Goals
Do you know what the proverb “Wan Wan coco full bahskit” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Goals.” Wan wan coco full bahskit. TRANSLATION: One, one cocoa fulls a basket. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Don’t take shortcuts. The path to success is a step-by-step process. Di hotta di battle, di sweeta di vicktoury. […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Friends
Do you know what the proverb “Dem like batty an’ bench” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Friends.” Dem like batty an’ bench. TRANSLATION: They are like bottom and bench. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Refers to two people that always seem to be together. Good fren betta dan packet money. TRANSLATION: A good […]
Jamaican Proverbs on Family
Do you know what the proverb “Kakroach nuh biznes eena fowl fight” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on’ Family.” Kacroach nuh biznizz eena fowl fight. TRANSLATION: A cockroach has no business in fowl fights. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Don’t get involved or take sides in family fights, feuds and disagreements. Cyaan tan pon […]