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Like the waters that surround the islands, Bahamian Creole is a colourful mix of the people that live on this slice of paradise.
English is the lingua franca of The Bahamas and islanders have developed their own twist to make them stand out from their Caribbean brothers and sisters.
One popular element of Bahamian Creole is the proverbs used in everyday life to comment on various situations of interest.
If you’re interested in learning some common Bahamian proverbs and their meanings, look no further.
Hog know where to rub he skin: Bullies know who they can take advantage of.
Stone at sea bottom no know sun hot: You won’t understand a situation until you have been in it.
Fattening frog for snake: Taking care of a man/woman for another person to enjoy.
No throw away dirty water before you have clean: Don’t throw away what you have before you have something else.
One tief no like see other tief carry long bag: People who do bad, don’t like to see others doing better than them.
Rain nebber fall at one man door: Misery is made for everyone.
No ebry ting you yerry [hear] good fe talk: Not everything you hear should be spoken.
When the moon is not full, the stars shine more brightly: What’s done in the dark will always come to light.
Hunger make dog eat raw corn: Be patient because you won’t get the outcome you want.
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