Proverb in the local language
Ya luadila mu n’nua, menga ma nkota yembembi.
Injured on the lips…
Proverb's direct translation
I’m injured on the lips; I know the flavor of blood.
Proverb's meaning
One unfortunate experience can make you doubly wary of suffering.
Equivalent proverb
Once bitten, twice shy.
From: Yaka of Angola
