Proverb in the local language
Heba cofel heba ngoofoondi walaa.
Having to make a choice
Proverb's direct translation
You can't have both a chick and a yolk.
Proverb's meaning
You have to make difficult choices in life. Sometimes, you must choose between two hard options.
Equivalent proverb
You can't have your cake and eat it too.
From: Fulani of Nigeria
