Proverb in the local language
N'zue fu fu la ka tie li.
Washing with white water
Proverb's direct translation
White water does not wash the house
Proverb's meaning
Words alone cannot physically solve a problem. Insults, gossip, or mere promises do not cause actual harm, nor do they build anything. Actions are what truly matter.
Equivalent proverb
Actions speak louder than words.
From: Bete in Cote d'Ivoire
