Proverb in the local language
Anoma anntu a, obua da.
When a bird goes hungry
Proverb's direct translation
If a bird does not fly, it goes to bed hungry.
Proverb's meaning
Work in order to make a living.
Equivalent proverb
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
From: Akan
General comments
Akan live mainly in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo in West Africa.
