Alif kaa xumaaday, Albaqra kaama haro
AEnglish Translation
If you get "Alif" wrong, you'll fail in "Al-Baqara"
Context & Meaning
A mistake at the start ruins everything after
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Proverbs starting with "A"
Af waa kan, maxaa lagu aamminaa?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
Af daboolan dahab waaye
A closed mouth is gold
A closed mouth is gold
Aadmi la arkaybaa dhib la arkay
When people meet, problems appear
When people meet, problems appear
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 — ...
Aqal libaax lafo lagama waayo
A lion's den has no bones left
A lion's den has no bones left
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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.