Intii orod jirtay, kuftina way jirtay
IEnglish Translation
Where running exists, falling does too
Context & Meaning
Risk accompanies effort — progress comes with failure
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Proverbs starting with "I"
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Inta aanad falin, ka fiirso
Think before you act
Think before you act
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.