Can you translate/explain this proverb?
''Onye nwere mmadu ka onye nwere ego''
What is the idiomatic expression of this Igbo proverb in English and not the literal translation.
I have been having some trouble getting this translation,a few of my friends have tried to chip in and help out but am not completly satisfied with their answers.....
Another one is ''Nwoke na ife n'eme''
I am presently fascinated with proverbs,especially Igbo proverbs. I have realised I know next to nothing about them.Its a really good way to add spice and color to stories and makes you come across as a person of great wisdom and intellect.Its more interesting when you use them at the appropriate time in conversations or speeches.
What is your favorite proverb?
It means:he who has friends is greater than he who has money!
ReplyDeleteFriendship is more valueable than money
ReplyDeleteHe that has people is greaterthan he that has wealth.the 2nd one means Man nd things are struggling
ReplyDeleteNoooo these are literal translations which are obvious,proverbs have deeper and not obvious meanings that's why they are called proverbs!its the language of the wise!that said...I still wanna no the meaning :)
ReplyDeleteIt translates like this way:a man ia said to be great if he has good friends who can go out on a limb for him rather he whose help is from money cos money can't buy u good friends but sycophants!like our politicians..#justsayin
ReplyDeletea friend in need is a friend indeed
ReplyDeleteNwoke n'ife n'eme.....man and things are doing
ReplyDeleteIt is a great and noble cause to make wealth by investing in people but the quest for personal riches is vain. (Onye nwere mmadu, ka onye nwere ego)
ReplyDeleteThe price for true manliness comes through steep but achievable greatness. (Nwoke n'ife na eme)
@Chioma, I hope these interpretations would suffice for you.
ReplyDeleteWord@Obinna!good one.
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