Arrimo rag waa mudacyo afkood
AEnglish Translation
Men's affairs are like daggers from the mouth
Context & Meaning
Words can be as dangerous as weapons
Proverb ID
#133Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "A"
Af daboolan dahab waaye
A closed mouth is gold
A closed mouth is gold
Atoorku intiisuu guun ku yahay
The coward's strength is only in boasting
The coward's strength is only in boasting
Alle watow wehel uma baahna
He who has God needs no companion
He who has God needs no companion
Ama faro dufan leh ku qaad, ama faro dac leh
Either take it with oily hands or rough ones
Either take it with oily hands or rough ones
Abaal raaga rag baa leh, mid baaqdana haween baa leh, mid soo dhakhsadana xoolo baa leh
A delayed favor suits men, an unreturned one suits...
A delayed favor suits men, an unreturned one suits...
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About Somali Proverbs
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.