Proverbs and Sayings » Azerbaijani

Every tree casts shadow on its own bottom

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:05:49 +0000

Every tree casts shadow on its own bottom — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Everybody takes care of their own, a tree casts shadow only on those who are close, the rest are on their own. (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)

Mouth will not be sweet when you say “sweet”

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:22:04 +0000

Mouth will not be sweet when you say “sweet” — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Just talking won`t get the things done. In order to make your mouth sweet you should act rather than just talk. (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)

Dog has to have its stomach full

admin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:32:04 +0000

Dog has to have its stomach full — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Treat those in your service well and they, in turn, will treat you well (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)

Overtakes whom gets, and stones whom doesn’t

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:52:47 +0000

Overtakes whom gets, and stones whom doesn’t — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Referring to someone who harasses everyone (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)

Unearned riches are unlawful or forbidden (Haram in Islamic law)

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:38:44 +0000

Unearned riches are unlawful or forbidden (Haram in Islamic law) — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… You will not profit from something that you obtained in an unlawful way. Sooner or later it will turn against you. (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)