Af nool wuu hadlaa, eyna way ciyayaan
AEnglish Translation
A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark
Context & Meaning
Expression is natural; silence often means fear
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "A"
Alle watow wehel uma baahna
He who has God needs no companion
He who has God needs no companion
Ama faro dufan leh ku qaad, ama faro dac leh
Either take it with oily hands or rough ones
Either take it with oily hands or rough ones
Af wax cunay xishood
A mouth that has eaten should show shame
A mouth that has eaten should show shame
Awrba awrka ka horreeya ayuu horraan qaadkiisa leeyahay
Every camel follows the one before it
Every camel follows the one before it
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...
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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.