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-jir xil bay wadaagtaa
Herding is a shared responsibility
Herding is a shared responsibility
Allow nin aan wax ogayn ha cadaabin
O God, don't punish the ignorant man
O God, don't punish the ignorant man
Aqal libaax lafo lagama waayo
A lion's den has no bones left
A lion's den has no bones left
Aboorku inta aanu kugu tufin, ayaa lagu tufaa
The ant spits before you spit on it
The ant spits before you spit on it
Atoorku intiisuu guun ku yahay
The coward's strength is only in boasting
The coward's strength is only in boasting
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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.