Illeyn doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meer meerisaa
IEnglish Translation
A fool makes no smoke but keeps flapping her sleeves
Context & Meaning
The foolish make noise without effect — empty effort achieves nothing
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Proverbs starting with "I"
Intii orod jirtay, kuftina way jirtay
Where running exists, falling does too
Where running exists, falling does too
Ishaadaa kuu macallin ah
Your eye is your teacher
Your eye is your teacher
Isla weyn, dooro weyn
The proud one is like a big rooster
The proud one is like a big rooster
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
Inta Jiilaal loo adkaysto, jir looma adkeysto
When one endures the dry season, the body doesn't ...
When one endures the dry season, the body doesn't ...
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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.