Meaning
A true friend is worth more than money in your pocket. Cash gets spent and runs out, but a good, loyal friend stands by you through hard times when money can't help. A proverb celebrating the value of genuine friendship and loyalty above material wealth.
Examples
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When mi did dung, a mi fren save mi — good fren betta dan pocket money.
When I was down, it was my friend who saved me — a true friend is worth more than money.
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Money come an go, but good fren betta dan pocket money.
Money comes and goes, but a good friend is worth more than cash.
Origin
A traditional proverb valuing friendship above money. See [[bredrin]], [[finger-nail-an-flesh]].
How it’s used
A loyal friend is worth more than money. See [[bredrin]], [[finger-nail-an-flesh]].