Proverb in the local language
Nea owo aka no pen no suro sonsono.
Once bitten…
Proverb's direct translation
The one who has been bitten by a snake before is afraid of a worm.
Proverb's meaning
Takes extra precaution because of a previous experience.
Equivalent proverb
Once bitten, twice shy.
From: Akan
General comments
Akan live mainly in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo in West Africa.
