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 […]
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 […]