A kì í fi ọwọ́ òsì júwe ilé bàbá ẹni.

Word for word

One does not point to one's father's house with the left hand.

Meaning

Show respect for your heritage and origins.

When it's used

The left hand is used for unclean tasks, so pointing with it is disrespectful.

Source: Drafted with AI assistance for YorubaLanguage.org (October 2026). Awaiting review by a Yoruba linguist.