Tunisian proverbs

Proverbs carry the humour of a language better than any phrasebook. Each of these 12 sayings is given in Arabic, in Latin letters, and with the situation tunisian speakers actually use it in.

• Who wants the reward should not complain about the effort.elli yheb edda7 ma y9oulsh a7
• Every delay can carry something good.kol takhira fiha khira
• Choose the neighbor before the house.el jar 9bal eddar
• Ask someone who experienced it, not only the doctor.es2el mjarrab w ma tes2elsh tbib
• Someone who does not know you may misjudge you.elli ma ya3rfek yjahlek
• One hand cannot clap.yedd wa7da ma tsaff9sh
• Patience is the key to relief.es-sabr mefta7 el faraj
• Whoever is ahead of you by a night is ahead by a trick.elli fatek b-lila fatek b-7ila
• There is no smoke without fire.ma famma 7atta d5an bla nar
• Stretch your legs only as far as your blanket allows.3la 9add l7afek medd sa9ik
• Once soaked, the rain is no longer scary.el far el mballel ma y5afsh men esh-shta
• Real beauty is beauty of actions.ez-zin zin el f3ayel