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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Goan Konkani Proverb No. 64

Pottache bukek, kazreachim follam.

Lit. Trans.: For satisfy a hungry stomach, bitter fruit will suffice.

Meaning: In times of difficulty, one can make do with anything at hand.

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Proverb No. 63

Proverb in Konkani: "Apnnem moronk zai, apnnem sorgar vochonk zai.

Lit. Trans.: If one wishes to go to heaven, one has to die himself.

Application: If you wish to get things done properly to your own satisfaction, then you have to do them yourself.

Sunday, February 04, 2018

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Goan Proverb No. 62

Konkani:  Ek aikonchem burgeachem, dusrem aikonchem zanteachem. 

Lit. trans.: Hear one thing from the child, and another from the older person.

Application: Take everyone's opinion, treat all equally.