- “In ba ka da gashi, ka yi girki.”
- If you don’t have hair (to show), then you should cook (implying focus on what you can control).
- “Gani ga wane, jiya ga wane.”
- What you see belongs to someone; you can’t have everything.
- “Ruwan sanyi ba ya yi zafi.”
- Cold water does not burn; gentle actions are often more effective.
- “Kada a ce gizo ya tashi, a ce ba a ji ba.”
- Don’t say a spider has risen when you haven’t heard it; be careful about assumptions.
- “Duk wanda ya ba ka hakuri, ya ba ka makami.”
- He who gives you patience gives you a weapon; patience is a valuable asset.
- “Gida ba ya zama gida ba tare da mata ba.”
- A house is not a home without a wife; the importance of family.
- “Kura ta yi hula, ta yi tunanin ta na da kai.”
- When a rat wears a cap, it thinks it has a head; false pride.
- “Idan ba ka da kyau, ka yi kyau.”
- If you have no beauty, create beauty; improve yourself.
- “Kowa ya san inda a ke shan ruwa, ya san inda a ke fitar da shi.”
- Everyone knows where to drink water, knows where to dispose of it; understanding consequences.
- “Komai ya faru, ka yi hakuri.”
- Whatever happens, be patient; patience is key in life.
- “Mai dafa abinci, ba ya jin yunwa.”
- The one who cooks food does not feel hunger; those who provide for others benefit.
- “Duk wanda ya ci abinci a gidan wani, ya yi hakuri da hakkin maigida.”
- He who eats from someone else’s house must respect the owner’s rights.
- “Kowa ya yi magana, amma ba kowa ya yi magana da kyau ba.”
- Everyone speaks, but not everyone speaks well; choose your words wisely.
- “Ruwa mai kyau ba ya shige rijiya.”
- Good water does not overflow the well; moderation is important.
- “Garin da ba a yi amfani da shi, ba ya ba da huta.”
- A town that is not utilized does not give rest; action breeds progress.
- “Kowane kifi yana da gashinsa.”
- Every fish has its scales; everyone has their own issues.
- “Idan ba ka da masoya, ka nemi masoya.”
- If you have no friends, seek friends; the importance of relationships.
- “Mai kyauta, ya ba da kyauta.”
- The generous person gives gifts; generosity is rewarded.
- “Duk wanda ya zo da ruwan sama, ya zo da iska.”
- He who comes with rain also brings wind; every good thing may have its downsides.
- “Kowa ya san inda aka ajiye bawa.”
- Everyone knows where the slave is kept; secrets are often known.
- “Gani na sama, ba ya shafi.”
- What is seen from above does not affect; perspective matters.
- “Idan ka yi wa kowa kyauta, ka yi wa kanka.”
- When you give a gift to everyone, you give to yourself; selflessness brings joy.
- “Hannu biyu ba su rabu da juna.”
- Two hands do not part; unity is strength.
- “Duk mai kyau ba ya yi jinkirin sa.”
- All good things do not delay; good opportunities come quickly.
- “Kada ka daina tunani, ka yi tunani mai kyau.”
- Do not stop thinking; think positively.
- “Rana ta biyu ba ta shafe ta.”
- The second day does not erase the first; past experiences shape us.
- “Ruwa mai kyau ba ya yi tsami.”
- Good water does not spoil; quality remains unchanged.
- “Gida mai kyau ba ya yi shiru.”
- A good home does not remain silent; communication is key.
- “Idan kun san inda aka ajiye kudi, ku san inda aka ajiye su.”
- If you know where money is stored, know where it has been; knowledge is power.
- “Gani mai kyau ba ya yi koyi da banza.”
- Good sight does not imitate the foolish; wisdom is valuable.
- “Kowanne gashi yana da nasa gashinsa.”
- Every hair has its own root; everyone has their own foundation.
- “Duk wanda ya yi dariya, ya yi dariya.”
- He who laughs has laughed; joy is contagious.
- “Aiki ba ya yi gajiya.”
- Work does not tire; diligence pays off.
- “Kada ka shigar da kanka a cikin rijiya.”
- Do not throw yourself into a pit; avoid unnecessary trouble.
- “Idan ka gaji, ka yi hutu.”
- If you are tired, take a rest; self-care is important.