Proverb in the local language
Bas-m goabga, sõng tɩ b ra gãd n yɩɩda.
Leave my hand!
Proverb's direct translation
"Let go of my arm!" is good but "don't grab my arm!" is even better.
Proverb's meaning
Better not to commit an error in the first place.
Equivalent proverb
Prevention is better than cure.
From: Mossi of Burkina Faso
