Afar gacmood abaar ka daran
AEnglish Translation
Four greedy hands are worse than drought
Context & Meaning
Greed brings ruin faster than hardship
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Adhi magantiis ma barwaaqoobo
Borrowed livestock never prospers
Borrowed livestock never prospers
Arrad waa dan, uskase waa doqonniimo
Hunger is a need; dirtiness is foolishness
Hunger is a need; dirtiness is foolishness
Af nool wuu hadlaa, eyna way ciyayaan
A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark
A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark
Adhi-jir xil bay wadaagtaa
Herding is a shared responsibility
Herding is a shared responsibility
Ayax teg eedna reeb
When locusts leave, they leave blame behind
When locusts leave, they leave blame behind
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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.