Proverb in the local language
Ne tekpoðoe mekpÇ eðokui fe geme o la meðoa ñku o
Yams testing their ability
Proverb's direct translation
Tekpoðoe (a small roundish yam) always assesses its sprouting ability before it does so.
Proverb's meaning
Don't take on more than you can manage.
Equivalent proverb
Bite off more than you can chew.
From: Ewe of Togo and Ghana of West Africa.
