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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Af macaan, gacan macaan baa dhaanta
A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue
A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue
Ayax teg eedna reeb
When locusts leave, they leave blame behind
When locusts leave, they leave blame behind
Adduun waa kii aamusee ogaaw
The world belongs to the one who pretends not to h...
The world belongs to the one who pretends not to h...
Awr awr wado iyo nin naag waddo, midna kaama leexdaan
A camel led by another and a man led by a woman — ...
A camel led by another and a man led by a woman — ...
Af jooga looma adeego
A present mouth needs no interpreter
A present mouth needs no interpreter
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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.