Tek time mash ants yu fin’ im belly Translation: Take time in killing an ant, you will find his belly…
Wha tan too lang sarve neda man Translation: What stays too long serves another man Meaning: Things that are left…
One finga cyaan ketch lice Translation: One finger cannot catch lice Meaning: It is better to work together to achieve a…
Bucket go well ebry day, wan day di battam mus drap out Translation: The bucket goes to the well everyday,…
Trouble nuh set like rain Translation: Trouble does not set up like rain Meaning: Problems can arrive when one does…
If yuh waan good yuh nose haffi run Translation: If you want good your nose has to run Meaning: In…
Good fren betta dan packet money Translation: A good friend is better than pocket money Meaning: Money cannot replace a…
When trouble tek yuh, pickney shut fit yuh Translation: When trouble comes to you, a child’s shirt will fit you…
Hog say, ‘de first dutty wata mi ketch, mi wash’ Translation: The hog says, ‘The first dirty water I see,…
Chicken merry hawk deh near Translation: When the chicken is merry, the hawk is near Meaning: When people are playful and get…