Mga Salawikan (Philippine Proverbs) set # 2
Just like the proverbs of King Solomon, the Philippine version of proverbs (salawikain) have been used since time immemorial to teach wisdom to the young and those who go astray.
Here are some more Philippine proverbs and the Tagalog translation. I alos added some explanations where needed.
1. Gaano man ang tibay ng piling abaka, ay wala ring lakas kapag nag-iisa. (However durable the choice hemp may be, one strand of it will not be strong enough.)
Explanation: There is strength in numbers.
2. Mapa-doon, mapa-dito, dala-dala’y araro. (Whether here or there, you carry the plow).
Explanation: The plow is …read more

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