Proverb in the local language
Tokko ka uf tokko du u lafti baa.
Death and power
Proverb's direct translation
One rises, one dies, the land increases.
Proverb's meaning
The family property is increased as much by the birth of a son who can conquer new lands, as by the death of an old man who leaves his heritage to the survivors.
From: Oromo in Ethiopia
