Proverb in the local language
Debbo mi tuubi rellataa a gorko.
Saying sorry and getting a husband
Proverb's direct translation
A woman, who says I am sorry, will not lack a man.
Proverb's meaning
Modesty and good behaviour will open all doors.
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.
