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“Nuh nyam yu name pon bulla; know 'A' from bullfoot.”
Don't eat your name off the bulla cake; know the letter A from a bull's footprint.
What does “Nuh nyam yu name pon bulla; know 'A' from bullfoot” mean?
Learn to read and get an education rather than remaining ignorant.
English translation
Don't eat your name off the bulla cake; know the letter A from a bull's footprint.
Understanding the expression
Bulla is a cheap, common cake; the saying urges people to value literacy over simple comforts.
When to use it: an illustrative example
"Him nuh waan go back a school." — "Tell him nuh nyam him name pon bulla — him fi know A from bullfoot."
Partner proverb
Every proverb has its partner
“Nuh nyam yu name pon bulla; know 'A' from bullfoot.”
“Empty yu purse inna yu head.”
Empty your purse into your head.
Shared wisdom: An investment in one's own education is the best way to go.
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Graduation
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb