Nguid Ejagham
Ejagham Academy
Ejagham Idioms
Common expressions and their meanings
Obhoh mbed changha bhorb ekub
Actual Meaning
Cooperation is necessary to achieve difficult tasks or resolve certain situations. Just as you need both hands to clap or tie a proper bundle, people must work together to succeed.
Cultural Context
The Ejagham people often apply this the likes of "No man is an island". Everyone needs everybody in the community in aspects of life.
Bhesenghe kah Nsih, seh abhog kah njem ah!
Literal meaning:
In the ejagham context, it´s used as a form of encouragemnet, especially in difficult times. One one faces challenges in life, it´s always applied to motivate the person in question.
Actual Meaning
Keep trying and fighting until the very last moment, no matter how hard it gets.
Cultural Context
In the Ejagham culture, it´s used as a form of encouragement, especially in difficult times. When someone faces challenges in life, it´s always applied to motivate the person in question.
Example
Bhesenghe kah Nsih, seh abhog kah njem ah!
Fight to the bitter end
