Afar layskuma daro: waan guurayaa, waan guursanayaa, geel baan qaadi, geenyaan gadanayaa
AEnglish Translation
You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'll take camels, and I'll buy a donkey
Context & Meaning
Contradictory intentions cannot exist together
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Af waa kan, maxaa lagu aamminaa?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
Allow nin aan wax ogayn ha cadaabin
O God, don't punish the ignorant man
O God, don't punish the ignorant man
Af ama reer Aw-Mahdi ha ku hadlo, ama lo' ha kuu daaqdo
Speak like a nobleman or let your cattle graze for...
Speak like a nobleman or let your cattle graze for...
Awr kala guurtay, uurar kala guuray baa ka xun
Separated camels are bad, but separated hearts are...
Separated camels are bad, but separated hearts are...
Aroos lagama raago, lagumana raago
A wedding isn't delayed nor prolonged
A wedding isn't delayed nor prolonged
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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.