Af wax cunay xishood
AEnglish Translation
A mouth that has eaten should show shame
Context & Meaning
Be grateful and humble when helped
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Proverbs starting with "A"
Abuur iyo waano, abuur baa horraysay
Creation came before advice
Creation came before advice
Af nool wuu hadlaa, eyna way ciyayaan
A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark
A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark
Af macaan, gacan macaan baa dhaanta
A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue
A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue
Af daboolan dahab waaye
A closed mouth is gold
A closed mouth is gold
Adduun waa kii aamusee ogaaw
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About Somali Proverbs
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.