Proverbs/Idioms Flashcards
1
Q
Pitit tig se tig
A
The children of tigers are tigers
Likely mother/father like daughter/son
2
Q
Baton ede pye
A
Walking sticks help feet
It’s good to lean on someone
3
Q
Pawòl gen pye
A
Spoke words have feet
Need travels fast
4
Q
Merite pa mande
A
The one who merits doesn’t request….if you deserve something you don’t have to ask (keep asking)for it
5
Q
Ou nan ki
A
You’re in trouble
6
Q
Chen cho pran kou
A
The hot headed dog gets a beating.
If you are too hot headed you face steep consequences for your actions
7
Q
Kabrit bwè mourton sóu
A
Goat drinks (alcohol), sheep gets drunk While one persons doing something doesn’t hurt them, didn’t mean it won’t hurt you
8
Q
Veye Zo’w
A
Guard your bones
Watch it
Be careful
9
Q
Tout venn touche ké
A
Every vein touches the heart
We are all connected
10
Q
Wap konn Jój
A
Your are going to know George Alt: Ou pral konn joj(you will know George) -just wait and see what’s coming -what goes around comes around -ok...keep playing and see Hurricane George 1998 Sept ?? - Cat 4
