Proverb in the local language
Keenya naa hannde pulodebbo yi’i ceede ngeynaari.
An old woman and a young lady
Proverb's direct translation
Yesterday cannot be the same as today: an old woman saw money given to a lady for marriage.
Proverb's meaning
Don't be jealous. Instead, be kind and contribute.
From: Fulani
General comments
The Fulani or Fula or Fulɓe or Peul live in West and Central Africa, mainly in the countries of Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Cameroon, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia, Chad and Central African Republic.
