Saturday, July 31, 2010

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Saying in Konkani:
Dekonk aslelea bemrean, dekhlem kalum,
addlem ghara, khuimche toulen galu'um.

Lit. translation:
A person sees clams for the first time,brings them home, but is confused and cannot decide for himself in which container he should put the clams in.

Meaning:

This proverb alludes to the fact that when someone is exposed to new found riches or wealth, he acts greedy and does not know a sensible way to enjoy his newly found bounty.

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