Jamaican sayings about mum

1. "Mama a di first teacher."

Translation: Mother is the first teacher.

2. "Mama mouth sweet, but har hand heavy."

Translation: Mother's words are sweet, but her discipline is firm.

3. "If yuh waan good, yuh nose haffi run."

Translation: If you want something good, you have to work hard for it.

4. "Mama naah tell nuh lie."

Translation: Mother does not tell lies.

5. "Mama always know best."

Translation: Mother always knows what's best.

6. "Mama heart big like di ocean."

Translation: Mother's heart is as big as the ocean.

7. "Mama seh, 'one, one cocoa full basket.'"

Translation: Mother says, 'slow and steady wins the race.'

8. "Mama seh, 'wha sweet nanny goat a go run him belly.'"

Translation: Mother says, 'what is enjoyable in the moment may have negative consequences later.'

9. "Mama seh, 'pick sense outta nonsense.'"

Translation: Mother says, 'find the wisdom in foolishness.'

10. "Mama seh, 'tek time draw water, mek di pot come full.'"

Translation: Mother says, 'be patient and persistent, and you will achieve your goals.'

Above is Jamaican sayings about mum.