Ammaanadu kugu raagtay, inaad leedahay baad mooddaa
AEnglish Translation
A trust that stays long with you seems like yours
Context & Meaning
Familiarity can lead to forgetting what's borrowed
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Afar layskuma daro: waan guurayaa, waan guursanayaa, geel baan qaadi, geenyaan gadanayaa
You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'...
You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'...
Abuur iyo waano, abuur baa horraysay
Creation came before advice
Creation came before advice
Adduun waa kii aamusee ogaaw
The world belongs to the one who pretends not to h...
The world belongs to the one who pretends not to h...
Afkii "dab" yiri ma gubto
The mouth that says "fire" doesn't burn
The mouth that says "fire" doesn't burn
Aboorku inta aanu kugu tufin, ayaa lagu tufaa
The ant spits before you spit on it
The ant spits before you spit on it
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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.