Bannaankaba arkaayow, maxaa babac ku saaraaya?
BEnglish Translation
You who see only the outside, what covers the inside?
Context & Meaning
Don't judge by appearances — the unseen holds the truth
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Buur caws ah oo biyo ku agyaal, baadi doon, yoobiciidkuba waa
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Even the gazelle seeks the grassy hill near water
Balaayo madax la qabtay leedahaye, minjo la qabto ma leh
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
A calamity can be stopped from the head, not from ...
Bartii yaqaan, bar xoolaad kuma korodho
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
He who knows the place won't lose his livestock th...
Basari buulkeeda bayaa waaye
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
The sparrow belongs to its own nest
Belaayo aanad guriga keensan, bannaanka kaama raacdo
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
Trouble you didn't bring home won't follow you out...
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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.