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This proverb is used to mock people who return from a big city or a prestigious position and act superior or arrogant toward those who stayed in their hometown or humble roots. It highlights the empty vanity of someone who feels elevated by their environment despite their basic nature remaining the same.

This proverb highlights the importance of sustainability and patience over frantic, unsustainable effort. It implies that working in a state of constant rush or panic will lead to burnout quickly. It is used to advise someone to find a steady, manageable pace for long-term tasks rather than exhausting themselves with temporary bursts of extreme energy.

This proverb is used to signify that no matter how powerful, wealthy, or high-ranking a person becomes in the outside world, their relationship and status remain humble and basic within the family, especially towards their parents. It emphasizes humility and the importance of roots.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who consistently makes poor choices or attracts only lazy, opportunistic, or useless people into their life, despite their efforts to find someone good.

This proverb describes a situation of extreme misfortune or poor management where one's efforts and assets are completely wasted or lost. It specifically refers to a scenario where the customary gifts given during pregnancy (sudida) are squandered or ruined, and the mistress of the house is neglected or ends up serving others. It is used to highlight total domestic ruin or the irony of losing everything due to negligence.

This proverb is used to describe the onset of senility or behavioral changes in old age. It suggests that when a person reaches sixty, they may lose their mental clarity, become forgetful, or act in an eccentric and unpredictable manner due to their aging mind.

This proverb is used to emphasize that specific tasks require specific skills, tools, or status. It suggests that success doesn't come from shortcut methods or unsuitable resources. It is often used to mock someone trying to do a job they are not qualified for or to point out that hard work and proper methods are necessary for results.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a long-feared or inevitable disaster finally strikes a specific, unfortunate target after much anticipation or wandering. It highlights a stroke of extreme bad luck where, out of all possible places or people, the calamity finds a very specific mark. It is often used to mock someone's persistent misfortune or a predictable yet sudden catastrophe.

This expression emphasizes that every place or person has their own distinct importance, status, and rules. It is used to suggest that one should not compare things that are fundamentally different in scale or nature, or to imply that everyone is a 'king' in their own territory.

This expression highlights situations that are likely to result in chaos, inefficiency, or unnecessary complications. 'Leadership by a child' refers to giving authority to someone immature or inexperienced, leading to poor decisions. 'Friendship with a villager' (in the context of this traditional proverb) implies dealing with someone who might be stubborn, narrow-minded, or lacking social grace. It is used to caution against placing responsibility in the wrong hands or entering into difficult associations.