Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Proverb:

Kanvllean apnak dovo rong kaddlear to parvo zainam.

Literal translation:

If a crow paints itself white, it does not turn into a dove.

Meaning and application: 

We cannot hid, lie or escape from obvious faults or situations.

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Proverb

Soth sanglear, duk lagta

Literal translation:

When truth is told, we feel sad.

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Proverb:

Khaun-jeun, beiman. 

Lit. translation:

Eat and dine, yet ungrateful.

Application:

This proverb describes a person who is provided with food and cared for, and yet is ungrateful.

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Panchui bottam ek-sarkim nuim.

Lit. Trans. : All fingers are not the same size.

Meaning: It takes all types of people with various types of character, shapes and sizes to make this world.