Lugbara proverbs
Lugbara refer to proverbs as E'yo O'beza; O'be literally means 'to persuade' hence 'words to persuade'.
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[edit]- Aparaka ma tibi agobi.
- Translation: Unseriousness eats pumpkin leaves.
- Meaning: Frivolity is a bad thing (A careless person misses out on good things).
- W. Ngaka, E. Odu'boa, P.I. Ongua (2009). Lugbara English Dictionary. Fountain Publishers. p. 65. ISBN 978-9970-02-778-1.
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[edit]- Odrukudru alu ini yi mile woro.
- Translation: One frog spoilt all the water.
- Meaning: One person's mistake can lead to the suffering of many.
- English equivalent: One rotten tomato spoils the rest.
- W. Ngaka, E. Odu'boa, P.I. Ongua (2009). Lugbara English Dictionary. Fountain Publishers. p. 65. ISBN 978-9970-02-778-1.
