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Ti kras pa ti kras zwazo fè nich li
Meaning
The Haitian Creole proverb Ti kras pa ti kras zwazo fè nich li means achieving great things in life takes time, and you will eventually accomplish your goals in small incremental steps.
It's a proverb that teaches hard work, perseverance and patience.
Translation: Great things take time. Achieve your goals one step at a time.
Literal Meaning: Little by little a bird builds its nest.
Example 1
Ti kras pa ti kras zwazo fè nich li. Li te pran m dezan pou m te aprann fè bèl desen.
One step at a time, you will get there. It took me two years to learn to make beautiful drawings.
Example 2
Mona, pa dekouraje zanmi m. Sante w ap kontinye amelyore lè w fè egzèsis. Ti kras pa ti kras zwazo fè nich li
Mona, don't be discouraged my friend. Your health will continue to improve when you exercise. Great things take time.
A Lesson from the Birds
Birds work hard and patiently to build their nest. Some bird species laboriously use thousands of twigs and branches to build their nest. Furthermore, depending on the bird species and the environment, it can take several days to several weeks for birds to build a nest.
Therefore, the Haitian Creole proverb Ti kras pa ti kras zwazo fè nich li reminds us to be patient and hardworking as we strive to achieve our goals.