| Ikwọd isi kpaha ntiim |
Meaning: When faced with life's trials, perseverance is key to success |
| Idiọk ayïn, ke enọ item ke ufed |
Meaning: The stubborn child gets admonished in public |
| Iwuod iba afọn akan ked |
Meaning: Two heads are better than one |
| Idodop ewa asemen ikpọ ọkpọnọ uruaŋ |
Meaning: A silent dog swallows large balls of faeces --> Slow water runs deep, Silence is golden |
| Idoho naŋa udükikọt aŋyiọŋ ke ebara ikaŋ ekene |
Meaning: The length of snake does not have to match strength of a fire that burns it --> All that glitters is not gold, Do not follow the multitude to do wrong |
| Ikọ Ikọt Iŋyaŋ akwueŋe ke Ikọt Iŋyaŋ |
Meaning: A quarrel in Ikot Inyang is settled in Ikot Inyang --> |
| Inuen anem uyo kini idimenne ọkpọ |
Meaning: A bird sings with sweet voice when it does not swallow a bone --> Pride goes before a fall, It is easier said than done |
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