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Yoruba - Nigeria - Yoruba

The elder tree bends before it breaks (Yoruba seed expression 31)

The elder tree bends before it breaks

Meaning

Flexibility prevents destruction.

Literal translation

elder tree bends before break

Usage example

Adjust the plan; the elder tree bends before it breaks.

Adjust the plan; the elder tree bends before it breaks.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Yoruba - Nigeria Bi omode ba subu a wo iwaju. Igbo - Nigeria Igwe bu ike. Hausa - Nigeria Hankali ya fi karfi. Bemba - Zambia The elder tree bends before it breaks (Bemba seed expression 31)