Ishiisa laga gartaa, ushiisana lagu tumaa
IEnglish Translation
He's known by his look and beaten with his stick
Context & Meaning
People reveal themselves through expression — appearance exposes character
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "I"
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
Ishaadaa kuu macallin ah
Your eye is your teacher
Your eye is your teacher
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 ...
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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.