"The pestle cannot work without the morta..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The pestle cannot work without the mortar.”

- Nigerianunity

Meaning

Partners complement each other; neither can function effectively alone.

Hausa women pound grain daily using pestle and mortar. The inseparable pair symbolizes partnership and complementary roles.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Hausa

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Ethiopian

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