"A home without a woman is like a barn without cattle." - Ethiopian Proverb

“A home without a woman is like a barn without cattle.”

- Ethiopianlove

Meaning

A household thrives on the presence, warmth, and labor of its women.

Ethiopian households revolve around women as domestic anchors. This proverb acknowledges their central, sustaining role in family life.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

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