Àkàrà ò mọ́ ẹjẹ̀, ìyàwó ò mọ́ gbòkè.
phrase proverbs sayings
LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)
Meaning- The bean cake does not know the fly, the wife does not know the rat.
- This proverb highlights that certain relationships or associations are fleeting and lack true recognition or loyalty.
Àwọn ọ̀rẹ́ èké wà, Àkàrà ò mọ́ ẹjẹ̀, ìyàwó ò mọ́ gbòkè.
There are false friends, the bean cake does not know the fly, the wife does not know the rat.
Ó sọ ọ́, Àkàrà ò mọ́ ẹjẹ̀, ìyàwó ò mọ́ gbòkè.
He said it, the bean cake does not know the fly, the wife does not know the rat.
Registerformal
Usage noteThis is often used in social settings to describe situations where people ignore those they no longer find useful or connected to.
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