Lingala - DR Congo
Two eyes see more than one (Lingala seed expression 16)
Two eyes see more than one
Shared observation improves judgment.
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English - Australia
The empty granary speaks loudly at night
Neglect becomes painful when need arises.
Open idiomEmakhuwa - Mozambique
The tree that gives shade is remembered in dry season (Emakhuwa seed expression 11)
The tree that gives shade is remembered in dry season
Good deeds are valued most during hardship.
Open idiomLingala - DR Congo
A cracked pot still carries water carefully (Lingala seed expression 17)
A cracked pot still carries water carefully
Imperfect people or tools can still be useful.
Open idiomEnglish - Australia
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm
Skill must be guided by discipline.
Open idiomEmakhuwa - Mozambique
A goat tied near grain learns temptation (Emakhuwa seed expression 12)
A goat tied near grain learns temptation
People placed near temptation need discipline.
Open idiomLingala - DR Congo
The market hears what the house whispers (Lingala seed expression 18)
The market hears what the house whispers
Private actions can become public knowledge.
Open idiomEnglish - Australia
The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace
Respectful beginnings create good relationships.
Open idiomEmakhuwa - Mozambique
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon (Emakhuwa seed expression 13)
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon
Those closest to a problem understand it best.
Open idiomLingala - DR Congo
The hill teaches the knee humility (Lingala seed expression 19)
The hill teaches the knee humility
Difficult journeys teach patience and respect.
Open idiomEnglish - Australia
Smoke tells where the fire is hiding
Signs reveal hidden problems.
Open idiomEmakhuwa - Mozambique
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush (Emakhuwa seed expression 14)
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush
Seeking guidance prevents avoidable trouble.
Open idiomLingala - DR Congo
A seed does not argue with the season (Lingala seed expression 20)
A seed does not argue with the season
Growth requires timing and patience.
Open idiomEnglish - Australia
The moon borrows light but owns the night
People can use help and still make their own impact.
Open idiomEmakhuwa - Mozambique
The sun that delays still reaches the field (Emakhuwa seed expression 15)
The sun that delays still reaches the field
Progress can still happen even after a slow start.
Open idiomLingala - DR Congo
The canoe moves when both paddles agree (Lingala seed expression 21)
The canoe moves when both paddles agree
Partnership requires alignment.
Open idiomEnglish - Australia
A bridge is built before the flood
Prepare before crisis arrives.
Open idiomEmakhuwa - Mozambique
Two eyes see more than one (Emakhuwa seed expression 16)
Two eyes see more than one
Shared observation improves judgment.
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