In habari gasho, hali ma qaado
IEnglish Translation
When a woman enters, the cow doesn't rise
Context & Meaning
Certain presences calm the scene — gentleness disarms tension
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "I"
Indho is jecel, isma eegi karaan
Loving eyes can't look straight at each other
Loving eyes can't look straight at each other
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...
Il ibtilaysan ayaa belaayo tilmaanta
A troubled eye points out the calamity
A troubled eye points out the calamity
Isma og, aqalkiibay aslaysaa
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Ishaadaa kuu macallin ah
Your eye is your teacher
Your eye is your teacher
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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.