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
#121Type
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Proverbs starting with "A"
Adduun i khiyaanee
World, deceive me if you can
World, deceive me if you can
Abeesada tan sanqarta iyo tan aamusan, tan aamusan baa la qaatay
Between the noisy snake and the silent one, fear t...
Between the noisy snake and the silent one, fear t...
Awrka dambe awrka hore socodkiisuu leeyahay
The rear camel's movement depends on the front one
The rear camel's movement depends on the front one
Af jooga looma adeego
A present mouth needs no interpreter
A present mouth needs no interpreter
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 — ...
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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.