Il ibtilaysan ayaa belaayo tilmaanta
IEnglish Translation
A troubled eye points out the calamity
Context & Meaning
The one suffering sees danger first — hardship sharpens awareness
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Proverbs starting with "I"
Ishiisa laga gartaa, ushiisana lagu tumaa
He's known by his look and beaten with his stick
He's known by his look and beaten with his stick
Isu qabe aan loo qabin
Married to oneself without being married by others
Married to oneself without being married by others
Isma og, aqalkiibay aslaysaa
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Irrid af ma daboosho, ee ood baa daboosha
A door isn't closed by words but by a bar
A door isn't closed by words but by a bar
Inta aanad falin, ka fiirso
Think before you act
Think before you act
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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.