PIDGIN QUOTES ABOUT LIFE

“Small thing no be thing when we come together.”

(Meaning: Unity is strength)

“Life be like bicycle, you need balance to move forward.”

“Man no fit chop okro soup and keep mouth clean.”

(Meaning: You can’t engage in something and expect to remain unaffected)

“Good tin no dey cheap, but e dey worth am.”

(Meaning: Good things may come with a cost, but they are worth it)

“Snake wey no show hin nyash, go show hin nyash for market.”

(Meaning: Someone who is quiet may surprise you with their actions later)

“No rush to kill yourself na wetin make you run dey catch smoke.”

(Meaning: Don’t rush into things without thinking)

“Person wey chop belleful no dey know how person wey dey hungry dey feel.”

(Meaning: Someone who is satisfied may not understand the struggles of those in need)

“If rain beat you for market, e go beat you for road.”

(Meaning: If you face challenges in one area, be prepared for them in other areas as well)

“Sun go shine on top everybody head, but e no go shine forever.”

(Meaning: Everyone experiences success, but it may not last)

“The one wey dem give monkey, e no want, na the one wey you hide dem go dey find.”

(Meaning: People often desire what they can’t have)

“Person wey dey throw stones, make sure say him house no dey near glass.”

(Meaning: Be careful when criticizing others, as you may have flaws too)

“Two heads dey better pass one, especially if na coconut.”

(Meaning: Two minds are better than one, especially when facing complex situations)

“If you laugh me for now, I go cry you for night.”

(Meaning: Be careful how you treat others, as the tables may turn)

“The thing wey dey sweet goat e dey kill am slowly.”

(Meaning: Sometimes, indulgence can lead to harm)

“Old age na blessing, but small small na wetin dey show.” SHORT QUOTES FOR BUSINESS

(Meaning: Aging is a blessing, but it comes gradually)

“Goat wey stand for rain, na wetin make am catch cold.”

(Meaning: Being in an unfavorable situation can lead to negative consequences)

“E no dey hard to break palm kernel; e dey hard to break palm kernel inside belle.”

(Meaning: It’s easier to solve problems from afar than from within)

“Person wey open eye for morning, no go fit sleep for afternoon.”

(Meaning: Being vigilant early on prevents potential problems)

“Even water wey dey boil, if no reach boiling point, e no go turn to steam.”

(Meaning: Patience is needed to achieve desired results)

“Person wey talk say water no get enemy, never jam busy river before.”

(Meaning: Water can be destructive when not handled with caution)

“Breeze fit blow fowl nyash open.”

(Meaning: Unexpected events can reveal hidden truths)

“E better make pikin scatter your pot of soup instead of you scatter your whole life.”

(Meaning: It’s better to prioritize what truly matters rather than material possessions)

“Person wey no sabi road, no dey waka alone.”

(Meaning: Seek help or guidance when in unfamiliar territory)

“Na small time you go know who be who.”

(Meaning: True character is often revealed over time)

“Person wey no fit hear word, go feel am.”

(Meaning: Someone who doesn’t listen to advice or instructions will face consequences)

“Na who wear shoe know where e dey pinch am.”

(Meaning: Only the one experiencing a situation knows the true difficulty)

“No matter how the rainbow fine, e still dey form from rain.”

(Meaning: Beauty often arises from challenging situations)

“Person wey get oil for hin head, no go fear rain.”

(Meaning: Having confidence or resources can overcome obstacles)