Proverb in the local language
Befit’ineti mehedi kefelegu bichawoni yiramedu ruk’I mehedi kefelegachihu abirachihu hidu.
Walk fast or far?
Proverb's direct translation
If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together.
Proverb's meaning
You are faster but less efficient if you work alone.
Equivalent proverb
Two heads are better than one.
From: Agaw of Ethiopia and Eritrea
General comments
The same proverb is found in Burkina Faso.
