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"
Isma hubsato, aroorkeeda ka mashxaradaa la yidhaahdaa
She doesn't check herself but celebrates her weddi...
She doesn't check herself but celebrates her weddi...
Ishaadaa kuu macallin ah
Your eye is your teacher
Your eye is your teacher
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...
Indho is jecel, isma eegi karaan
Loving eyes can't look straight at each other
Loving eyes can't look straight at each other
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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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.