ndanko/Envato Elements
Lè vant chat plen, ke rat anmè
Meaning
When someone loses appreciation or interest after getting used to something.
Translation: When the cat's belly is full, the rat's tail is bitter
Literal Meaning: When belly cat full, tail rat bitter
Example 1
Piti sa a tèlman manje vyann, menm goute li pa vle goute l ankò. Lè vant chat plen, ke rat anmè!
This little dude eats so much meat that he doesn't even want to taste it anymore. He feels jaded from eating so much meat!
Example 2
Mesye! Wendy te konn monte bekàn sa a chak jou. Kounye a l ap pran pousye nan garaj la. Lè vant chat plen, ke rat anmè!
Man! Wendy used to ride this bike every day. Now it's collecting dust in the garage. He got bored of the bike.
An Easy Saying to Use
You are able use this proverb in many different situations. For example...
1. You can use it as a funny joke or remark to show that someone lost interest in something something.
2. You can use it to show the need to be content with what we have now instead of always seeking the latest craze.
So, go ahead and use it! This saying is a great way to make deeper connection with Haitians when you are having conversations.