Ammaanadu cirkaa diiday, dhulkaa diiday, aadmi baa qaatay
AEnglish Translation
The sky refused trust, the earth refused it, but man accepted it
Context & Meaning
Humans carry the heavy burden of responsibility
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Af wax cunay xishood
A mouth that has eaten should show shame
A mouth that has eaten should show shame
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...
Atoorku intiisuu guun ku yahay
The coward's strength is only in boasting
The coward's strength is only in boasting
Af jabay sidii ma noqdo
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
Arrin kaa tagtay, "Ahaa" sooma celiso
What's gone cannot be brought back by "if only"
What's gone cannot be brought back by "if only"
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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.