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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Ballan habeenimo, jarmaado subax bay leedahay
A night promise faces morning regret
A night promise faces morning regret
Beer wax dhalow baa
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Only a cultivated field yields crops
Baryo badan iyo bukaan badanba waa laysku nacaa
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Too much begging and too much sickness make people...
Bil-saddex reerkaagana waa kaa kaxaysaa, reer kalena kuuma geyso
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Three months after marriage, your wife leaves your...
Barasho horteed, dad ha nicin
Don't hate people before you know them
Don't hate people before you know them
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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.