Irrid af ma daboosho, ee ood baa daboosha
IEnglish Translation
A door isn't closed by words but by a bar
Context & Meaning
Action secures what speech cannot — deeds over words
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Inta gaari la doon-doonayo, ayaa goombaar wiilkeedu ciidamiyaa
While a car is being sought, the poor woman's son ...
While a car is being sought, the poor woman's son ...
Inantii hooyadeed hadhuudhka tuntaa, iyana haadintay barataa
A daughter whose mother grinds grain learns to sif...
A daughter whose mother grinds grain learns to sif...
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
Indho is jecel, isma eegi karaan
Loving eyes can't look straight at each other
Loving eyes can't look straight at each other
Intii orod jirtay, kuftina way jirtay
Where running exists, falling does too
Where running exists, falling does too
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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.