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Twi - Ghana - Akan

The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first (Twi seed expression 28)

The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first

Meaning

Confidence is not the same as wisdom.

Literal translation

loud rooster not first dawn

Usage example

Listen carefully; the loudest rooster does not always see dawn first.

Listen carefully; the loudest rooster does not always see dawn first.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Akan / Twi. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Swahili - Tanzania Haraka haraka haina baraka. Hausa - Nigeria Hankali ya fi karfi. Twi - Ghana Nsa baako nkura adesoa. Mapudungun - Chile Kimun mew pu che tremkey.