Ẹni ìyà ń jẹ kì í kú bọ̀rọ̀
eh-nee ee-yah n jeh kee ee koo boh-roh
Literal translation
A person who is undergoing suffering or hardship does not die easily
Figurative meaning
Those going through tough times possess a resilient will to survive, or that suffering itself rarely kills a person instantly, leaving room for hope and endurance
Usage
Said to comfort someone experiencing prolonged hardship or poverty, reminding them that they have the resilience to survive the ordeal and see better days
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