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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Baadi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Lost things stay near the one who doesn't own them
Bawdo rag, maalinba mid baa qaawan
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Among men, one's thigh is exposed each day
Biyo meel godan bay isugu tagaan
Water gathers where the ground is low
Water gathers where the ground is low
Badhi mag ma laha
A limb has no reputation
A limb has no reputation
Boqol sano oo dawlad-xumo ah, hal habeen oo dawlad-la'aan baa ka daran
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
A hundred years of bad government is better than o...
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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.