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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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...
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...
Isma og, aqalkiibay aslaysaa
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Il ibtilaysan ayaa belaayo tilmaanta
A troubled eye points out the calamity
A troubled eye points out the calamity
Isu qabe aan loo qabin
Married to oneself without being married by others
Married to oneself without being married by others
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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.