| Etaŋ ikpa afo ataŋ Mbiakọŋ |
Meaning: A proverb for someone going off on a tangent/off-point in a discussion |
| Etaŋ enọ nyin unen, etaŋ enọ ndukpo |
Meaning: As you speak to the chicks so must you speak to the kite that hunts the chicks --> What is good for the goose is good for the gander |
| Edïm akpan inwaŋ, ikpanna urua |
Meaning: The rain may stop you from farming, but it shouldn't stop you from trading |
| Ete ama ama ayïn, ase anọ akpọ unam |
Meaning: When a Father loves his son, he gives him good advice |
| Ekpe uman afo abied ebot |
Meaning: A Lion begat you, yet you act like a goat --> Grow up, stop acting immaturely |
| Ebot Otu ata abre Otu |
Meaning: Otu's goat eats Otu's water-yam --> He who wishes evil upon another, wishes evil upon himself |
| Eka ufọk ama awuọ, nditọ ufọk enam se ema |
Meaning: when house mistress is out, servants do what they like --> |
| Eto ked isinamma akai |
Meaning: A tree does not make a forest |
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