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A dog and water

Proverb in the local language
Kuti yarataa ndiyam mo sawru.
Proverb's direct translation
A dog does not drink the water of one who holds a stick.
Proverb's meaning
Do not attempt what is beyond your capacity.
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.

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