Proverb |
Literally Means |
True Meaning |
"Ngkora ilotel a melenges era Ngesebei, el melcheseb era tedobech el omekeek era mui." |
It's like the coconut syrup of the coconut syrup maker of Ngesebei, who ladeled out of a half-filled container to keep another overflowing. |
It's a deceptive display of wealth. |
"Ngkora chad era Ngesias, el ngemuu ra mla mokom." |
It's like when the men of Ngesias clamored over what they had lost, when they were raided. |
Don't cry over spilt milk. |
"Ngkora meas era Ngetmeduch, el di ngii loltak er ngii era derau." |
He's like the rabbit fish in Ngetmeduch, which jumps into the net of it's own will. |
He always drops by without having been invited. |
"Kekora otaor el di omtitechakl el diak a blil." |
You're like a floating log without a resting place. |
You have no fixed abode. |
"Kom kora mekemud el betok e di telechem." |
You're like sardines, even a lot of them would only be enough for one wrapped piece. |
Lot of workers who don't accomplish much. |
"Ngkora tengadidik el di melekoi el suebek." |
He's like the kingfisher who chatters loudly when flying off. |
He suddenly rattles off a series of directions or instructions and then leaves. |
"Ngkora teribsel a daob el di mei e mo diak." |
It's like the foam of the sea, which forms unexpectedly and then disappears. |
It's a matter that comes up for lengthy discussions and then is dropped without resolution or effect. |