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Twi - Ghana - Akan

A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush (Twi seed expression 14)

A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush

Meaning

Seeking guidance prevents avoidable trouble.

Literal translation

child asks road avoids bush

Usage example

Ask for directions; a child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush.

Ask for directions; a child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Yoruba - Nigeria Bi omode ba subu a wo iwaju. Twi - Ghana Nsa baako nkura adesoa. Hebrew - Israel Kol hatchalot kashot. Bosnian - Bosnia and Herzegovina Bez muke nema nauke.