- Literal translation
- A patient person eats a prized large fish.
- Explanation
- The saying names azụ ukpọọ, a prized large fish. Waiting is rewarded with a valued portion.
- When to use it
- When a person is tempted to give up before a reward is ready.
Source: Anyabuike, proverb 60.
The fish reading follows a comparative study of English and Igbo proverbs.