Elke groot Bobbejaan dink sy klein bobbejaantjie is die mooiste.
Every big baboon thinks his little baboons are the prettiest.
To first look at the cat from the tree. (Unhurriedly think twice about something. Sit tight and see how the situation is.)
When it's raining porridge, get the ladle out! (One should take advantage of the opportunities)
No use in scratсhing where it doesn’t itch.
A try is the best rifle. (There is nothing like trying.)
Debts carry sorrows. (Neither a borrower nor a lender be.)
These are only the little ears of the hippo. (It's only the tip of the iceberg.)
Dreams go by contraries (come out differently).
What are your favorites? Do you know any interesting ones? Please share! (A literal English translation is a plus)
how about these:
Ledigheid is die duiwel se oorkussing(having nothing to do is the devil's ear pillow)
Laat die aap uit die mou - let the monkey out of your sleeve (reveal the truth)
or
Wys waar David die wortels begrawe het - show where david buried the roots - (I 'll show you)
So Skaars soos hoendertande - (As rare as Chickennteeth) :)
Balke saag - sawing wood (when someone snores really loud )