The world is nine never to become ten (“Alem tisheate zetimeli’e aserte”. That is to say ambition never ends, and there is no total satisfaction. The more one gets the more he needs)
For those who want to do something the sky is not far away (“Kigebir eie nzibele semai kereba eiu”. This proverb is a peace of advice for people not to loose hope but have the guts in doing any thing they want to do)
My father and mother pray differently (“Aboin adein bebeinom zelotom”. This proverb is aimed at advising people to have similar view on important issues. Differences on crucial issues only bring harm)
After they did what they want to do they remember that it is Saint Mary’s day (“Ziaklen tihinen be’ale Mariam ybla”. This proverb indicates to those who try to turn things to their advantage by manipulation.
