Afar waa afar: noloshu waa niyad, naftu waa qaali, nacaybku waa olol, nabsigu waa qaraar
AEnglish Translation
Four truths — life is spirit, the soul is precious, hate is fire, revenge is bitter
Context & Meaning
Reminds us of life's values and consequences
Proverb ID
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Af daboolan dahab waaye
A closed mouth is gold
A closed mouth is gold
Ammaanadu kugu raagtay, inaad leedahay baad mooddaa
A trust that stays long with you seems like yours
A trust that stays long with you seems like yours
Af wax cunay xishood
A mouth that has eaten should show shame
A mouth that has eaten should show shame
Arrin-xumo abaar ka daran
Poor planning is worse than drought
Poor planning is worse than drought
Adduunyo ka kabo liid, aakhirana salaad liid
Weak in worldly shoes, weak in prayer for the here...
Weak in worldly shoes, weak in prayer for the here...
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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.