One han’ cyaan clap Translation: One hand cannot clap Meaning: You have to work with others to achieve a common…
Doah yuh cyaan stop flyin’ crow feader from drop, yuh can ‘inder crow from meck nes’ pon yuh head top…
Tek kin teet kibba heart bun Translation: Take laughter to cover heart burn Meaning: When in difficulties, a little laughter…
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
Donkey seh dis yah worl nuh level, hill an gully yah so, hill an gully deh so Translation: A donkey…
No care how hog try fi hide unda sheep wool, im grunt let im down Translation: It does not matter…
Fas’ asleep yet broad awake, yu hear de bells a heav’n strike Translation: Fast asleep yet wide awake, you hear the bells…
Nuh cuss alligata long mout’ till yuh cross riber Translation: Don’t curse alligator or call him long mouth until you…
De house wha’ shelta yuh when a rain, yuh fe look fe ‘im when sun hot Translation: The house that…