Of Ethiopian Proverbs (“Neger Be-Missale”)
Ashenafi Zedebub
“Tej be-brlle , neger be-missale”, is an ancient Ethiopian saying, which literally means ” “tej “- a traditional drink mainly made from honey- may be drunk out of “brille” – a bulgy glass with a narrow, long neck and “neger” – an example or a proverb – belongs to oration or talk.