Tag: #YaadLingo
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Fiyah Deh A Mus-Mus Tail, ‘Im Tink A Cool Breeze
Warning: Danger in Disguise Few Jamaican proverbs pack as much poetic irony and real-world relevance as: “Fiyah deh a mus-mus tail, ‘im tink a cool breeze.”It’s a vivid and ominous image—a small marsupial (mus-mus, or mouse) with fire literally at its tail, foolishly mistaking the heat for a gentle breeze. The moral? Some people ignore…
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Eye Nuh See. Heart Nuh Leap.
Protecting Your Peace the Jamaican Way The Wisdom Behind the Words There’s a quiet genius in Jamaican proverbs. They don’t just pass down wisdom—they do it with rhythm, humour, and a splash of hard truth. And “Eye nuh see, heart nuh leap” is one of those sayings that hits deep and settles soft. Literally, it…
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Wah Nuh Dead, Nuh Call It Duppy
You’re Not Done Yet – Resurrecting Hope the Jamaican Way The Power in the Proverb Jamaicans don’t give up easy. And one of the finest examples of this deep-seated resilience is baked right into the proverb: “Wah nuh dead, nuh call it duppy.” Let’s break it down:Literal meaning – If it’s not dead, don’t call…
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Di Higher Di Monkey Climb, Di More Him Expose
Stay Humble: Wisdom for Every Stage of Success A Jamaican Lesson in Visibility As Jamaicans say, “Di higher monkey climb, di more him expose.” It’s a witty yet weighty reminder that the higher you go in life, the more you reveal—your strengths, your flaws, your truth. Success is a spotlight, and under that light, everything…