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
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Proverbs starting with "A"
Aqal libaax lafo lagama waayo
A lion's den has no bones left
A lion's den has no bones left
Arrin-xumo abaar ka daran
Poor planning is worse than drought
Poor planning is worse than drought
Afar gacmood abaar ka daran
Four greedy hands are worse than drought
Four greedy hands are worse than drought
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...
Af jooga looma adeego
A present mouth needs no interpreter
A present mouth needs no interpreter
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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.