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Odè manman sèlman, se yon medikaman.
Proverb:
Odè manman sèlman, se yon medikaman.
Translation/Notes:
There's nothing like a mother's presence.
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Okazyon pèdi mal retwouve.
Proverb:
Okazyon pèdi mal retwouve.
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? KJ Note: Original had “mal a trove.”
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Òkèt pa di trangle.
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Òkèt pa di trangle.
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Omlèt pa janm fèt san kase ze.
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Omlèt pa janm fèt san kase ze.
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Otan domestik, otan lèmi.
Proverb:
Otan domestik, otan lèmi.
Translation/Notes:
Watch out for servants! Fayo. Pr. 80.
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Otorite se pou sèvi.
Proverb:
Otorite se pou sèvi.
Translation/Notes:
(Aristide)
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Ou a fòse bourik janbe dlo, ou pap fòse li bwè dlo.
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Ou a fòse bourik janbe dlo, ou pap fòse li bwè dlo.
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Ou abò, mwen abò; ou ap mande m sa k pase atè.
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Ou abò, mwen abò; ou ap mande m sa k pase atè.
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Ou achte chen pou ras.
Proverb:
Ou achte chen pou ras.
Translation/Notes:
890. You buy (the) dog for (its) breed/race.
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Ou achte kochon pou ras.
Proverb:
Ou achte kochon pou ras.
Translation/Notes:
890. You buy (the) pig for (its) breed/race.
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Ou ap bay yon karo tè pou yon dan krab.
Proverb:
Ou ap bay yon karo tè pou yon dan krab.
Translation/Notes:
111. You're giving a carreau (of) land for a crab-pincher. “You're giving an acre of land for one tooth of a crab.”
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Ou ap fè lafou pou pa peye dwa.
Proverb:
Ou ap fè lafou pou pa peye dwa.
Translation/Notes:
418. You're making (yourself out to be) crazy for/(in order to) not pay taxes.
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Ou ap fè m monte nan sièl pa do.
Proverb:
Ou ap fè m monte nan sièl pa do.
Translation/Notes:
443. You are making me go to heaven backwards. “You are giving me a hard time.”
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Ou ap kabicha pou manje manje noun chich.
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Ou ap kabicha pou manje manje noun chich.
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Ou ap mande simityè si l bezwen mò!
Proverb:
Ou ap mande simityè si l bezwen mò!
Translation/Notes:
801. You're asking (the) cemetery if it needs dead ones! “You don't have to ask me; you know I want it.”
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Ou ap nwaye nan krache ou.
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Ou ap nwaye nan krache ou.
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Ou ap pase monte, ou pa wè m; lè ou ap pase desann ou a wè m.
Proverb:
Ou ap pase monte, ou pa wè m; lè ou ap pase desann ou a wè m.
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769. You're passing (on your way) upward, you (do)n't see me; when you're passing (on your way) downward, you'll see me.text/html2024-08-28T00:41:09+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_bat_tanbou_epi_ou_danse_anko
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Ou bat tanbou epi ou danse ankò.
Proverb:
Ou bat tanbou epi ou danse ankò.
Translation/Notes:
377. You beat (the) drum and (then) you dance again (for yourself). Sometimes one does one thing, and then another.
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Ou bezwen kouto famasi; li ale nan tout bò.
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Ou bezwen kouto famasi; li ale nan tout bò.
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Ou chita sou chwi, ou ap pale bèf mal.
Proverb:
Ou chita sou chwi, ou ap pale bèf mal.
Translation/Notes:
FB Post (Joki Adam to Zetwal), 9-11-13
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Ou dwe rekonèt byen yon moun fè, menm si se lenmi ou li ye.
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Ou dwe rekonèt byen yon moun fè, menm si se lenmi ou li ye.
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Ou dwe viv selon peyi ou ye.
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Ou dwe viv selon peyi ou ye.
Translation/Notes:
When in Rome, do as the Romans.
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Ou fache ak gran chemen; ki kote ou va pase?
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Ou fache ak gran chemen; ki kote ou va pase?
Translation/Notes:
It's the only show in town. Bigelow 584.
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Ou fè mwen, mwen fè ou; nanpwen mal nan sa.
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Ou fè mwen, mwen fè ou; nanpwen mal nan sa.
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Ou fè pitit, ou pa fè kè yo.
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Ou fè pitit, ou pa fè kè yo.
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Ou fè sa ou kapab fè.
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Ou fè sa ou kapab fè.
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Ou fè sanblan mouri, mwen fè sanblan antere ou.
Proverb:
Ou fè sanblan mouri, mwen fè sanblan antere ou.
Translation/Notes:
The pretender is taken at his word. Bigelow 583.
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Ou fè sèkèy pou bèlmè ou; se manman ou ki antere ladann.
Proverb:
Ou fè sèkèy pou bèlmè ou; se manman ou ki antere ladann.
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Ou fè timoun, men ou pa fè santiman yo.
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Ou fè timoun, men ou pa fè santiman yo.
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Ou fèt ban, ou vini onèt.
Proverb:
Ou fèt ban, ou vini onèt.
Translation/Notes:
When you are from a good family, you grow up honest. Fayo # 2490.
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Ou fèt sòt, ou mouri sòt.
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Ou fèt sòt, ou mouri sòt.
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Ou fin vann, ou fin achte.
Proverb:
Ou fin vann, ou fin achte.
Translation/Notes:
294. You finish buying; you finish selling. “I have nothing to do with you; you are worthless.” When you stop selling, you stop buying.
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Ou fòse bourik janbe dlo; ou pa fòse l bwa.
Proverb:
Ou fòse bourik janbe dlo; ou pa fòse l bwa.
Translation/Notes:
568. You (can) make (the) donkey cross (the) stream/river/water; you (ca)n't make him drink.
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Ou gan lajan, ou gan fanm.
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Ou gan lajan, ou gan fanm.
Translation/Notes:
You have money, you have (a) wife.
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Ou granmoun sèlman lè ou lakay ou.
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Ou granmoun sèlman lè ou lakay ou.
Translation/Notes:
You are an adult only when you are living in your own home.
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Ou grate kwi jis ou kreve l.
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Ou grate kwi jis ou kreve l.
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Ou jwe ak chen ou konnen.
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Ou jwe ak chen ou konnen.
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Ou ka di konbe ou genyen, men ou pa ka di konbe ou rete.
Proverb:
Ou ka di konbe ou genyen, men ou pa ka di konbe ou rete.
Translation/Notes:
310. You can tell how many (years) you have; you (ca)n't tell how many (years) you('re) (going to) stay around.text/html2024-08-28T00:55:17+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_ka_fose_bourik_janbe_dlo_men_ou_pa_ka_fose_l_bwe_dlo
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Ou ka fòse bourik janbe dlo, men ou pa ka fòse l bwè dlo.
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Ou ka fòse bourik janbe dlo, men ou pa ka fòse l bwè dlo.
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Ou ka twonpe cheve, ou pa twonpe bab.
Proverb:
Ou ka twonpe cheve, ou pa twonpe bab.
Translation/Notes:
You can fool the young and inexperienced, but not the old bearded.
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Ou kite kabrit fin manje jaden ou, epi ou ap rele fèmen bayè.
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Ou kite kabrit fin manje jaden ou, epi ou ap rele fèmen bayè.
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Ou kite kadav pou al kriye bò sèkèy.
Proverb:
Ou kite kadav pou al kriye bò sèkèy.
Translation/Notes:
You leave the essential, for a detail.
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Ou kite kote kò a ye, ou al kriye kòt sèkèy.
Proverb:
Ou kite kote kò a ye, ou al kriye kòt sèkèy.
Translation/Notes:
760. You leave where the body is, you go (to) cry/mourn near (the) coffin.
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Ou kite koulèv fin pase; se dat la ou ap chache tras li.
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Ou kite koulèv fin pase; se dat la ou ap chache tras li.
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Ou konmande chen, chen konmande baton ke li.
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Ou konmande chen, chen konmande baton ke li.
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Ou konn ki fanm ou kite, ou pa konn sa ou pral pran.
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Ou konn ki fanm ou kite, ou pa konn sa ou pral pran.
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Ou konn kouri, men fòk ou konn kache tou.
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Ou konn kouri, men fòk ou konn kache tou.
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333. You know how (to) run, but you must know/learn how (to) hide, too.
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Ou konn kouri, men ou pa konn kache.
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Ou konn kouri, men ou pa konn kache.
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Ou konnen ki fanm ou kite, ou pa konnen ki fanm ou pral pran.
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Ou konnen ki fanm ou kite, ou pa konnen ki fanm ou pral pran.
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Ou konnen sa ou ap kite; ou pa konnen sa ou pral jwenn.
Proverb:
Ou konnen sa ou ap kite; ou pa konnen sa ou pral jwenn.
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879. You know what you're leaving, (but) you (do)n't know what you're going (to) find.
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Ou konnen sa ou ap kite; ou pa konnen sa ou pral pran.
Proverb:
Ou konnen sa ou ap kite; ou pa konnen sa ou pral pran.
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879. You know what you're leaving, (but) you (do)n't know what you're going (to) take/get.
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Ou kouche sou po bèf la, men ou pa vle pran odè l.
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Ou kouche sou po bèf la, men ou pa vle pran odè l.
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Ou kouche sou po bèf la, ou ap pale l mal!
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Ou kouche sou po bèf la, ou ap pale l mal!
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47. You lie down on the cow's skin/hide, (and then) you're speaking evil (of) her!
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Ou kwè fasilman sa ou dezire.
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Ou kwè fasilman sa ou dezire.
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Ou kwoke makout ou kote men ou rive.
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Ou kwoke makout ou kote men ou rive.
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Ou limen siga ou nan de bout.
Proverb:
Ou limen siga ou nan de bout.
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NOTE CA: There is '(2)' next to de.
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Ou mande gonbo cho, ou pa kenbe l.
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Ou mande gonbo cho, ou pa kenbe l.
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Ou mande gonbo cho, yo ba ou li nan plamen ou.
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Ou mande gonbo cho, yo ba ou li nan plamen ou.
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Ou mechan, kan ou bon pou tèt ou sèl.
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Ou mechan, kan ou bon pou tèt ou sèl.
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You are bad, if you are good for yourself alone.
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Ou menm ki mete nan solèy, se ou ki pou veye lapli.
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Ou menm ki mete nan solèy, se ou ki pou veye lapli.
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Ou mèt abiye bourik, fò ou wè zòrèy li.
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Ou mèt abiye bourik, fò ou wè zòrèy li.
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Ou mèt filozòf, ou pa ka ekri oum koun koun.
Proverb:
Ou mèt filozòf, ou pa ka ekri oum koun koun.
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296. You may (be) (a) philosopher (to the n'th degree/for all you're worth); you (ca)n't write 'oom koon koon.' “You may be a philosopher as you can be; you can't write 'oom koon koon.'text/html2024-08-28T01:02:31+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_met_mare_zorey_bourik_le_midi_rive_fok_li_ranni
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Ou mèt mare zòrèy bourik, lè midi rive fòk li ranni.
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Ou mèt mare zòrèy bourik, lè midi rive fòk li ranni.
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Ou mèt ranni ak bourik, men ou pap janm ede l pote chay.
Proverb:
Ou mèt ranni ak bourik, men ou pap janm ede l pote chay.
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You can share in the good times (that's when a donkey neighs), but you're not there for the bad times.text/html2024-08-28T01:02:12+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_met_ri_bourik_men_ou_pap_ede_li_pote_chay
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Ou mèt ri bourik, men ou pap ede li pote chay.
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Ou mèt ri bourik, men ou pap ede li pote chay.
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Ou mèt tande jako tripòt; li pa janm pale sa l pa wè.
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Ou mèt tande jako tripòt; li pa janm pale sa l pa wè.
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Ou montre makak voye wòch, premye moun li kase tèt, se ou menm.
Proverb:
Ou montre makak voye wòch, premye moun li kase tèt, se ou menm.
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595. You show/teach (the) monkey (how) (to) throw rocks, the first persons he breaks (the head, it's yourself. They turn the knowledge you gave them against you.text/html2024-08-28T01:01:38+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_mouri_ou_mouri_pou_je_ou
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Ou mouri, ou mouri pou je ou.
Proverb:
Ou mouri, ou mouri pou je ou.
Translation/Notes:
456. You die; you die for your self/individual-self. “Be careful! When you die, no one will die along with you.” When you die, you die alone.
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Ou nan lanmè, ou ap joure dèyè kay kayiman.
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Ou nan lanmè, ou ap joure dèyè kay kayiman.
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Ou pa bay chen kanson, ou pa gen dwa veye chita l.
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Ou pa bay chen kanson, ou pa gen dwa veye chita l.
Translation/Notes:
… you don't have the right to watch where he lies down.
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Ou pa bay moun grangou separe manje.
Proverb:
Ou pa bay moun grangou separe manje.
Translation/Notes:
Don't let a hungry person divide up the food.
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Ou pa bezwen kriye lamarye twò bèl.
Proverb:
Ou pa bezwen kriye lamarye twò bèl.
Translation/Notes:
Questionable per Freeman.
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Ou pa bezwen monte madichon kay.
Proverb:
Ou pa bezwen monte madichon kay.
Translation/Notes:
708. You (do)n't need (to) point out (a) house (to) badluck/evil spell. “Send the spell and it'll get the man.”
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Ou pa boukannen bè san manchèt ak pèsonn.
Proverb:
Ou pa boukannen bè san manchèt ak pèsonn.
Translation/Notes:
Never get involved in shady dealing with anyone.
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Ou pa boukante vye chòdyè pou chòdyè nèf.
Proverb:
Ou pa boukante vye chòdyè pou chòdyè nèf.
Translation/Notes:
Don't trade in a trusty old cooking-pot for a new one.
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Ou pa diskite ak lavi, men ou sibi li.
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Ou pa diskite ak lavi, men ou sibi li.
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Ou pa fouye zo nan kalalou.
Proverb:
Ou pa fouye zo nan kalalou.
Translation/Notes:
483. You (do)n't dig out/search for bones in (the) okra (pod). “There're things you ought not seek to find out!”
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Ou pa gen anyen pou anyen.
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Ou pa gen anyen pou anyen.
Translation/Notes:
You get nothing for nothing.
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Ou pa gen pou bay yon pòv, men pa kraze kwi li.
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Ou pa gen pou bay yon pòv, men pa kraze kwi li.
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Ou pa gen soulye po patat; kouman pou ou fè moute pale gouvènman?
Proverb:
Ou pa gen soulye po patat; kouman pou ou fè moute pale gouvènman?
Translation/Notes:
You don't even have worn-out shoes, and you expect to become a big shot in the government. KJ Note: addedtext/html2024-08-28T01:05:35+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_pa_janm_benyen_nan_menm_larivye_a_de_fwa
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Ou pa janm benyen nan menm larivyè a de fwa.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm benyen nan menm larivyè a de fwa.
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History never repeats itself.
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Ou pa janm dwe dekouvri Sen Pòl pou kouvri Sen Pyè.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm dwe dekouvri Sen Pòl pou kouvri Sen Pyè.
Translation/Notes:
804. You should never uncover Saint Paul to cover Saint Peter.
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Ou pa janm joure manman kayman jouk ou fin pase dlo.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm joure manman kayman jouk ou fin pase dlo.
Translation/Notes:
You never curse/say bad things against (the) crocodile's mother until you have already passed over (the) water/river.text/html2024-08-28T01:06:18+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_pa_janm_ka_marye_yon_sourit_ak_yon_chat
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Ou pa janm ka marye yon sourit ak yon chat.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm ka marye yon sourit ak yon chat.
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Ou pa janm konnen kote dlo pase pou l antre nan bwa joumou.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm konnen kote dlo pase pou l antre nan bwa joumou.
Translation/Notes:
704. You never know where water gets through for it (to) enter into/(how water gets into) (the) squash stem.text/html2024-08-28T01:06:39+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_pa_janm_konnen_kote_dlo_pase_pou_l_antre_nan_kann
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Ou pa janm konnen kote dlo pase pou l antre nan kann.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm konnen kote dlo pase pou l antre nan kann.
Translation/Notes:
704. You never know where water gets through for it (to) enter into/(how water gets into) (the) (NOTE CA: sugarcane). There're many things you think impossible which are not.text/html2024-08-28T01:06:53+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_pa_janm_konnen_kote_dlo_pase_pou_l_antre_nan_kokoye
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Ou pa janm konnen kote dlo pase pou l antre nan kokoye.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm konnen kote dlo pase pou l antre nan kokoye.
Translation/Notes:
704. You never know where water gets through for it (to) enter into/(how water gets into) (the) coconut. There're many things you think impossible which are not.text/html2024-08-28T01:12:05+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_pa_janm_two_gran_pou_ou_achte_lone
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Ou pa janm twò gran pou ou achte lonè.
Proverb:
Ou pa janm twò gran pou ou achte lonè.
Translation/Notes:
You are never so great as to be able to buy honor. Fayo # 2526. NOTE CA: Arrow with '?' pointing at achte.
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Ou pa ka fè san sòt nan wòch.
Proverb:
Ou pa ka fè san sòt nan wòch.
Translation/Notes:
197. You can't draw blood/make blood go out from a stone. “You can't count things which aren't there.”
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Ou pa ka kouche sou nat pou ou ap pale nat mal.
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Ou pa ka kouche sou nat pou ou ap pale nat mal.
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Ou pa ka kouche sou po bèf pou di li santi.
Proverb:
Ou pa ka kouche sou po bèf pou di li santi.
Translation/Notes:
… and then say it smells. KJ Note: Original phrase was “Ou pa kap kouche sou po bèf…”
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Ou pa ka pran anndan chanm pou ou mete nan salon devan tout moun.
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Ou pa ka pran anndan chanm pou ou mete nan salon devan tout moun.
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Ou pa ka touye dife ak pay.
Proverb:
Ou pa ka touye dife ak pay.
Translation/Notes:
You can't catch flies with vinegar.
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Ou pa ka wete trip pou mete pay.
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Ou pa ka wete trip pou mete pay.
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Ou pa kapab kenbe chat, kote ki genyen pyebwa.
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Ou pa kapab kenbe chat, kote ki genyen pyebwa.
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Ou pa kapab kenbe chat nan rakbwa.
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Ou pa kapab kenbe chat nan rakbwa.
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Ou pa kapab rete pè pou mouri san batize.
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Ou pa kapab rete pè pou mouri san batize.
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Ou pa kapab sonnen e ale na pwosesyon tou.
Proverb:
Ou pa kapab sonnen e ale na pwosesyon tou.
Translation/Notes:
You can't play in the band and go in the procession too.
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Ou pa kapab tonbe pi wo pase tèt ou.
Proverb:
Ou pa kapab tonbe pi wo pase tèt ou.
Translation/Notes:
You can't fall from any higher than the top of your head. Fayo # 2518.
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Ou pa konn kote dlo sòti, li tonbe nan poumon.
Proverb:
Ou pa konn kote dlo sòti, li tonbe nan poumon.
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You can't tell where the water in your lungs comes from.
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Ou pa la, pa ou pa la.
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Ou pa la, pa ou pa la.
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Ou pa mande malad si l ap bwè bouyon.
Proverb:
Ou pa mande malad si l ap bwè bouyon.
Translation/Notes:
He has to drink it.
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Ou pa mare pye lanmò.
Proverb:
Ou pa mare pye lanmò.
Translation/Notes:
You can't tie up death's feet. You can't stop death.
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Ou pa pile dlo nan pilon.
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Ou pa pile dlo nan pilon.
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Ou pa pwason; ou pat pou antre nan nas.
Proverb:
Ou pa pwason; ou pat pou antre nan nas.
Translation/Notes:
109. You('re) not (a) fish; you (were)n't supposed to get into (the) net.
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Ou pa rele "Fèmen baryè" lè chwal fin pase.
Proverb:
Ou pa rele “Fèmen baryè” lè chwal fin pase.
Translation/Notes:
86. You (do)n't call out “Close (the) gate!” after (the) horse got out/(has) already gone by.
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Ou pa riske anyen lè ou pe.
Proverb:
Ou pa riske anyen lè ou pe.
Translation/Notes:
…when you shut up.
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Ou pa t bay chen kanson; ou pa ka veye chita l.
Proverb:
Ou pa t bay chen kanson; ou pa ka veye chita l.
Translation/Notes:
8. You don't give (the) dog (a pair) of pants; you can't watch/supervise his (way of) sitting.
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Ou pa tire rach nan panyen.
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Ou pa tire rach nan panyen.
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Ou pa toufe dife ak pay.
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Ou pa toufe dife ak pay.
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Ou pa voye bote nan panyen nan mache.
Proverb:
Ou pa voye bote nan panyen nan mache.
Translation/Notes:
You don't send off beauty to market in a basket.
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Ou pap bay menm kout manchèt nan menm mak.
Proverb:
Ou pap bay menm kout manchèt nan menm mak.
Translation/Notes:
mak = scar. Don't do something bad twice to the same person.
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Ou pèdi savon ou lè ou lave tèt nèg.
Proverb:
Ou pèdi savon ou lè ou lave tèt nèg.
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Ou poko kenbe chen; ou pa ka di l ap mouri nan chenn.
Proverb:
Ou poko kenbe chen; ou pa ka di l ap mouri nan chenn.
Translation/Notes:
546. You (have)n't yet caught (the) dog; you can't say he'll die on (a) chain. “You can be sure of only what you have held in your hands.text/html2024-08-28T01:16:46+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_poko_tig_ou_vle_pengle
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Ou poko tig, ou vle pengle.
Proverb:
Ou poko tig, ou vle pengle.
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Ou prale lakay konpè chen, ou a wè longè zòrèy li.
Proverb:
Ou prale lakay konpè chen, ou a wè longè zòrèy li.
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Ou prale nan chemen, ou tonbe nan bwa.
Proverb:
Ou prale nan chemen, ou tonbe nan bwa.
Translation/Notes:
Fayo 2542 - [gives no explanation].
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Ou rayi tafya, se li ki antere manman ou.
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Ou rayi tafya, se li ki antere manman ou.
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Ou rekòlte sa ou simen.
Proverb:
Ou rekòlte sa ou simen.
Translation/Notes:
You reap what you sow.
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Ou rele "viv" pou sa ki fè ou viv.
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Ou rele “viv” pou sa ki fè ou viv.
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Ou se kokoye, ou gen twa je, ou pa wè nan youn.
Proverb:
Ou se kokoye, ou gen twa je, ou pa wè nan youn.
Translation/Notes:
You are a coconut, you have three eyes, but you can't see with one.
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Ou se kolibri, twou ou pa fon.
Proverb:
Ou se kolibri, twou ou pa fon.
Translation/Notes:
Hall (1953), literal translation only.
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Ou se mò, ou pa konn pri dra.
Proverb:
Ou se mò, ou pa konn pri dra.
Translation/Notes:
You are dead; you don't know the value of a sheet.
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Ou se papiyon, mwen se lanp; ou ap toujou bezwen mwen.
Proverb:
Ou se papiyon, mwen se lanp; ou ap toujou bezwen mwen.
Translation/Notes:
122. You are (a/the) butterfly; I am (the) lamp. “You will always come to me.”
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Ou se poul kay; m pa bezwen mayi pou m kenbe ou.
Proverb:
Ou se poul kay; m pa bezwen mayi pou m kenbe ou.
Translation/Notes:
You are a domestic chicken; I don't need corn to keep you.
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Ou se tèt koupe ak papa ou.
Proverb:
Ou se tèt koupe ak papa ou.
Translation/Notes:
993. You are (a) head/individual cut out like your father. “You were made in the same mold as your father.”
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Ou sonje pi souvan lenmi ou pase zanmi ou.
Proverb:
Ou sonje pi souvan lenmi ou pase zanmi ou.
Translation/Notes:
You remember your enemies more often than your friends.
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Ou sou do bèf la epi ou ap pale li mal.
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Ou sou do bèf la epi ou ap pale li mal.
Translation/Notes:
You are on the cow's back and you are speaking ill of it.
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Ou tande bèf, ale wè longè kòn li.
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Ou tande bèf, ale wè longè kòn li.
Translation/Notes:
Empty barrels make the most noise.
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Ou tann chwal fin pase, ou rele "fèmen baryè."
Proverb:
Ou tann chwal fin pase, ou rele “fèmen baryè.”
Translation/Notes:
You wait until the horse has passed, then you call out “close the gate.”
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Ou tann koulèv fin pase, ou ap rale baton.
Proverb:
Ou tann koulèv fin pase, ou ap rale baton.
Translation/Notes:
You wait until the snake has passed, then you pull out the stick.
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Ou te mèt bon kavalye, zannimo ou te mèt byen sele, depi ou tande li pran ponpe, fòk kanmenm ou tonbe.
Proverb:
Ou te mèt bon kavalye, zannimo ou te mèt byen sele, depi ou tande li pran ponpe, fòk kanmenm ou tonbe.
Translation/Notes:
Boukan 264.text/html2024-08-28T01:21:23+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_toujou_sone_sa_ou_ta_vle_bliye
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Ou toujou sone sa ou ta vle bliye.
Proverb:
Ou toujou sone sa ou ta vle bliye.
Translation/Notes:
You always dream about what you want to forget.
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Ou vin avi depi ou anba tè.
Proverb:
Ou vin avi depi ou anba tè.
Translation/Notes:
You become valuable once you're underground.
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Ou vle chat pa kenbe ou, pa vle li pwòche bò chanm ou.
Proverb:
Ou vle chat pa kenbe ou, pa vle li pwòche bò chanm ou.
Translation/Notes:
You don't want the cat to catch you, so you don't want it to come near your room.
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Ou vle tout, ou pèdi tout.
Proverb:
Ou vle tout, ou pèdi tout.
Translation/Notes:
971. You want all; you lose all.
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Ou voye yon krache sou mwen, krache mwen ap tonbe sou ou.
Proverb:
Ou voye yon krache sou mwen, krache mwen ap tonbe sou ou.
Translation/Notes:
You spit at me; my spit will fall on you.
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Ou wè chen mete dan li deyò, li fè grimas, pa kwè li kontan.
Proverb:
Ou wè chen mete dan li deyò, li fè grimas, pa kwè li kontan.
Translation/Notes:
You see the dog baring its teeth, making a grimace, don't think it's happy.
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Ou wè jodi; ou pa konn demen.
Proverb:
Ou wè jodi; ou pa konn demen.
Translation/Notes:
878. You see today; you (do)n't know (about) tomorrow.
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Ou wè lasi nan je lòt, ou pa wè lasi ki nan je pa ou.
Proverb:
Ou wè lasi nan je lòt, ou pa wè lasi ki nan je pa ou.
Translation/Notes:
You see the speck in another's eye, but you don't see the beam in your own.
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Ou wè mare chwal, mare bourik pi rèd.
Proverb:
Ou wè mare chwal, mare bourik pi rèd.
Translation/Notes:
571. You see (the) tying (of the) horse; (the) tying (of the) donkey (is) worse/tougher/harder. “You see how they tie the knot for holding the horse; the knot for the donkey will be all the tougher for him.text/html2024-08-28T01:24:39+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ou_we_sa_ou_genyen_ou_pa_konn_sa_ou_rete
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Ou wè sa ou genyen; ou pa konn sa ou rete.
Proverb:
Ou wè sa ou genyen; ou pa konn sa ou rete.
Translation/Notes:
316. You see what (age) you have; you (do)n't know what (age) remains (for) you. “You know how old you are; you don't know how old you'll get.text/html2024-08-28T01:24:47+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ougan_ba_ou_pwen_li_voye_ou_kanpe_nan_kafou_a_minwit_men_li_pa_voye_ou_monte_kokoye_ak_soulye
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Oungan ba ou pwen; li voye ou kanpe nan kafou a minwit, men li pa voye ou monte kokoye ak soulye.
Proverb:
Oungan ba ou pwen; li voye ou kanpe nan kafou a minwit, men li pa voye ou monte kokoye ak soulye.
Translation/Notes:
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Oungan ba ou pwen, men li pa di ou al dòmi nan kalfou.
Proverb:
Oungan ba ou pwen, men li pa di ou al dòmi nan kalfou.
Translation/Notes:
231. (The) witchdoctor gives you (a) pointer/(his fetish), but he (does)n't tell you (to) go sleep on (the) crossroad.text/html2024-08-28T01:24:58+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)ougan_ba_ou_pwen_men_li_pa_di_ou_al_mache_nan_nwit
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Oungan ba ou pwen, men li pa di ou al mache nan nwit.
Proverb:
Oungan ba ou pwen, men li pa di ou al mache nan nwit.
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Oungan pa janm gèri maleng li.
Proverb:
Oungan pa janm gèri maleng li.
Translation/Notes:
230. (A) witchdoctor never heals his (own) open sore. “You always need someone else to help you.”
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Oungan se magazen; li genyen anpil machandiz.
Proverb:
Oungan se magazen; li genyen anpil machandiz.
Translation/Notes:
KJ Note: Taken from Herskovits 1937
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Ouvriye vann zouti l, men l pa vann metye l.
Proverb:
Ouvriye vann zouti l, men l pa vann metye l.
Translation/Notes:
A worker sells his tools, but he doesn't sell his trade.
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Proverbs Starting with O
* Odè manman sèlman, se yon medikaman.
* Okazyon pèdi mal retwouve.
* Òkèt pa di trangle.
* Omlèt pa janm fèt san kase ze.
* Otan domestik, otan lèmi.
* Otorite se pou sèvi.
* Ou abò, mwen abò; ou ap mande m sa k pase atè.
* Ou achte chen pou ras.
* Ou achte kochon pou ras.
* Ou a fòse bourik janbe dlo, ou pap fòse li bwè dlo.
* Ou ap bay yon karo tè pou yon dan krab.
* Ou ap fè lafou pou pa peye dwa.
* Ou ap fè m monte nan sièl pa do.
* Ou a…