Inna English: The pig asked his Mother why her mouth was so long; Mother said, ‘Don’t worry child, you are…
Translation: Every jackass says his cub is a racehorse Meaning: Parents always think that their children are destined for greatness
When cow can’t get wata fe wash him pickney face, him tek him tongue Translation: When a cow can’t get…
Ole fire tick easy fi ketch Translation: Old fire stick is easily ignited Meaning: Old love is easily rekindled
Johncrow always tink ‘im pickney pretty Translation: The John Crow always thinks that his child is pretty Meaning: Parents always…
Blood ticka dan wata Translation: Blood thicker than water Meaning: The bond between blood relatives is very strong
Willing pickney belly high, unwilling pickney belly empty Translation: The willing child has a full stomach, the unwilling child an…
Finga ‘tink, yu cyaan cut it t’row ‘way Translation: If the finger stinks you cannot cut it off and throw it…
Bad fam’ly beta dan empty pig sty Translation: A bad family is better than an empty pig sty Meaning: It…
No wash pickney belly, but wash dem back Translation: Don’t wash the child’s stomach, but wash his back Meaning: Don’t…