• Mon, 22 June 2026

Jamaican Proverbs on Character

Jamaican Proverbs on Character

Do you know what the proverb “Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi nuh cum yah fi count cow” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Character.” Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi nuh cum yah fi count cow. TRANSLATION: I came here to drink milk not to count cow.MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: 1. […]

Jamaican Proverbs on Caution

Do you know what the proverb “Chicken merry hawk deh near” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Caution.” Chicken merry hawk deh near. TRANSLATION: Chicken merry hawk is near. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Temper all of life’s experiences with common sense, since danger can arise from unexpected places and things are not always […]

Jamaican Proverbs on Beauty

Do you know what the proverb “Pretty roses gat macca fi juck yu” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Beauty.” Pretty roses gat macca fi juck yu TRANSLATION: Beautiful roses have thorns which will hurt you. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: 1. Accept the good with the bad. 2. An attractive exterior doesn’t guarantee […]

Jamaican Proverbs on Anger

Do you know what the proverb “Yuh nuh fi eat hat rice” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Anger.” Yuh nuh fi eat hat rice. TRANSLATION: Vou must not eat hot rice. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Never respond when you’re angry. Wait until you have calmed down. Warn jackass before-ah yuh lick im. […]

Jamaican Proverbs on Appearances

Do you know what the proverb “Kitchen claat tun table claat” means? Learn it’s meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Appearances.” Kitchen claat tun table claat. TRANSLATION: A Kitchen cloth being used as a table cloth. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Someone received a promotion that they didn’t deserve and/or don’t have the skills to perform. Wha […]

Jamaican Proverbs on Ambition

Do you know what the proverb “Di More monkey climb Di more im backside expose.” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Ambition.” Di More monkey climb Di more im backside expose. TRANSLATION: The higher the monkey climbs. The more he is exposed. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: People that desire fame or power should […]

Jamaican Proverbs on Age

Do you know what the proverb “Bull ole yuh tek tring tie ‘im” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Age.” Bull ole yuh tek tring tie ‘im. TRANSLATION: Bull is old any weak-string can hold him. MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: People are more easily manipulated or controlled as they age due to loss […]