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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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
Inneen daaman nool ma daalaan, oo dad baan nahay kaama daayaan
Live hands never tire, and as people, we never giv...
Live hands never tire, and as people, we never giv...
Isu qabe aan loo qabin
Married to oneself without being married by others
Married to oneself without being married by others
Inantii hooyadeed hadhuudhka tuntaa, iyana haadintay barataa
A daughter whose mother grinds grain learns to sif...
A daughter whose mother grinds grain learns to sif...
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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.