Af macaan, gacan macaan baa dhaanta
AEnglish Translation
A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue
Context & Meaning
Kind actions outweigh kind words
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Alif kaa xumaaday, Albaqra kaama haro
If you get "Alif" wrong, you'll fail in "Al-Baqara...
If you get "Alif" wrong, you'll fail in "Al-Baqara...
Abaal raaga rag baa leh, mid baaqdana haween baa leh, mid soo dhakhsadana xoolo baa leh
A delayed favor suits men, an unreturned one suits...
A delayed favor suits men, an unreturned one suits...
Ammaanadu cirkaa diiday, dhulkaa diiday, aadmi baa qaatay
The sky refused trust, the earth refused it, but m...
The sky refused trust, the earth refused it, but m...
Adduun i khiyaanee
World, deceive me if you can
World, deceive me if you can
Adin waa la dhibaa, ilna waa la dhowraa
The ear suffers, the eye is protected
The ear suffers, the eye is protected
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Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.