Proverb in the local language
Gishiri nema (na yi ma) mai'n kadde daria'n rana, randa rua ya zo gishiri ya ji kumia.
Salt, butter and the sun
Proverb's direct translation
Salt laughs at shea butter while the sun shines, but when the rain comes, it hides its head.
Proverb's meaning
In good times, remember bad times are coming.
Equivalent proverb
Nothing lasts for ever.
From: Hausa
General comments
The Hausa live mostly in Niger and Nigeria in West Africa.
