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“Love cyaan nyam.”
Love can't be eaten.
What does “Love cyaan nyam” mean?
Love alone can't sustain you; practical needs also matter in a relationship.
English translation
Love can't be eaten.
Understanding the expression
A humorous, practical reminder to balance romance with life's realities like food and rent.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Him have nuff sweet talk but nuh work — love cyaan nyam!
Good for
Love
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb