Contionary:cüaujatnz'i xemux ne

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Soc'ul'

Alternative forms

cüaujatnz'i jál jál xemux ne

Etymology

Literally "Fat clarifies with fire."

Proverb

cüaujatnz'i xemux ne

  1. you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet

Usage notes

Can also refer to negative circumstances rather than actions

Synonyms

c'en iyeyltsem' toc niv