Netherlands Antillean Proverbs

Netherlands Antillean Proverbs carry island wisdom forged in the Dutch Caribbean, where Papiamento, African roots, and seafaring trade meet. They prize clever speech, solidarity, and patience amid wind, salt, and colonial change.

In the hangman's house you will always find a rope. (Netherlands Antillean Proverb)
The more hair a dog has, the more fleas he will have. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
The rainbow would be even more beautiful if the show was not for free. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
The rope will break where it is thinnest. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
You cannot fly with wings made of butter. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
You eat an egg, but you don't understand how painful it was for the chicken. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
The monkey will never wash with the same water twice. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
A cat will teach her young ones all the tricks, except how to jump backwards. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
An old hen makes strong soup. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
Never throw the cat at the dog. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
There are no virgins in a brothel. (Netherlands Antillean Proverb)
Don't give a child a name until after it is born. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb
The dog says: "master, my life is far too good, hurt me in the tail.”. View proverb
Netherlands Antillean Proverb