Ishaadu waa kula da', dhegtaaduna way kaa da' weyn tahay
IEnglish Translation
Your eyes are your peers, but your ears are older than you
Context & Meaning
Seeing gives facts, but listening gives wisdom — elders teach more
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Proverbs starting with "I"
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
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 ...
Isu qabe aan loo qabin
Married to oneself without being married by others
Married to oneself without being married by others
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 ...
Isma og, aqalkiibay aslaysaa
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
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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.