Dilo trankil ena so profonder.

“Even still water has its depth.”

Calm, quiet people should not be underestimated — a still surface can hide deep knowledge or feeling.

Tou lannwit ena so gramatin.

“Every night has its morning.”

No matter how dark or difficult a time feels, it will pass and better days will follow.

Dilo lor bred sonz.

“Water on taro leaves.”

Criticism or harsh words roll off without effect, like water sliding off a taro leaf — "in one ear and out the other."

Priye bondie, kaka diab.

“He prays to God but does the devil's business.”

Calls out hypocrisy — someone who acts pious in public while behaving badly in private.

Lalang kabri.

“A goat's tongue.”

A compliment for someone whose words carry real weight and tend to come true, as if spoken with an almost prophetic tongue.

Leker dimun kass ros.

“With the human heart, you can break stones.”

Human will and love have the power to overcome even the hardest obstacles.