Inantii hooyadeed hadhuudhka tuntaa, iyana haadintay barataa
IEnglish Translation
A daughter whose mother grinds grain learns to sift it
Context & Meaning
Children learn by imitation — parents' habits shape their offspring
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Proverbs starting with "I"
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
Isma og, aqalkiibay aslaysaa
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Illeyn doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meer meerisaa
A fool makes no smoke but keeps flapping her sleev...
A fool makes no smoke but keeps flapping her sleev...
Intii orod jirtay, kuftina way jirtay
Where running exists, falling does too
Where running exists, falling does too
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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.