Tsi nye agbe (Ewe proverb on perseverance)

Common Ewe proverb 'Tsi nye agbe' (Water is life), used to teach gratitude for essential resources.

Country:Ghana; Togo

Language:Ewe; English

Published:2024-07-30

Audience:General public, students

Ewe proverb: Tsi nye agbe. English translation: Water is life. Meaning: Water sustains life; by extension, the things that sustain us (work, family, faith) must be guarded carefully. Often used to urge gratitude and prudence with essential resources.

Keywords

Ewe

proverb

water

life

Ghana

Togo

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