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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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
Isu qabe aan loo qabin
Married to oneself without being married by others
Married to oneself without being married by others
Inta aanad falin, ka fiirso
Think before you act
Think before you act
Ishaadu waa kula da', dhegtaaduna way kaa da' weyn tahay
Your eyes are your peers, but your ears are older ...
Your eyes are your peers, but your ears are older ...
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
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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.