jekk ma tibkix ma terdax

Maltese

Etymology

Literally, “If you don't cry, you won't be breastfed”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɛk ma tɪpˈkiːʃ ma tɛrˈdaːʃ/

Proverb

Jekk ma tibkix ma terdax

1. You have to insist to get what you want.