Inta Jiilaal loo adkaysto, jir looma adkeysto
IEnglish Translation
When one endures the dry season, the body doesn't need endurance
Context & Meaning
If you survive the hardest time, smaller challenges are easy
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "I"
Inta aanad falin, ka fiirso
Think before you act
Think before you act
Irrid af ma daboosho, ee ood baa daboosha
A door isn't closed by words but by a bar
A door isn't closed by words but by a bar
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
Isla weyn, dooro weyn
The proud one is like a big rooster
The proud one is like a big rooster
In habari gasho, hali ma qaado
When a woman enters, the cow doesn't rise
When a woman enters, the cow doesn't rise
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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.