Proverb in the local language
Af macaan garan macaan baa dhaanta.
A sweet tooth or a sweet hand?
Proverb's direct translation
A sweet ( i.e. generous) hand is better than a sweet ( i.e. generous with promises) mouth.
Proverb's meaning
It's better to give than to promise.
From: Somali
General comments
The Somali live in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Kenya.
