7-Ağilda oğlak doğsa ırmakta o tu biter
If the child was born in a sheepfold he will grow in a river.
It is about how God when creating a living thing prepares a livelihood for him at the same time. But these sheepfolds and rivers (pastures in some versions) don´t quite make sense to me I admit.
While looking for explanations I found two different terms, sav and atasözü. What is the difference? Are sav´s the oldest layer of Turkish proverbs? I see they are often quoted in old language.
Edited (12/2/2012) by Abla
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