Ama waa la muuqdaa, ama waa la maqanyahay
AEnglish Translation
Either be visible or be absent
Context & Meaning
Don't live halfway — commit or withdraw
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "A"
Arrad waa dan, uskase waa doqonniimo
Hunger is a need; dirtiness is foolishness
Hunger is a need; dirtiness is foolishness
Arrin-xumo abaar ka daran
Poor planning is worse than drought
Poor planning is worse than drought
Aroos lagama raago, lagumana raago
A wedding isn't delayed nor prolonged
A wedding isn't delayed nor prolonged
Adhi been wuu didaa, beense ma dhutin
Sheep reject lies but do not punish them
Sheep reject lies but do not punish them
Arrin nin la toosan ayaa nin kale tuur la leh
A man with sense is the one another leans on
A man with sense is the one another leans on
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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.