Isla weyn, dooro weyn
IEnglish Translation
The proud one is like a big rooster
Context & Meaning
Arrogance is loud but empty — pride parades itself
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Isma og, aqalkiibay aslaysaa
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Inta aanad falin, ka fiirso
Think before you act
Think before you act
Isu qabe aan loo qabin
Married to oneself without being married by others
Married to oneself without being married by others
Inneen daaman nool ma daalaan, oo dad baan nahay kaama daayaan
Live hands never tire, and as people, we never giv...
Live hands never tire, and as people, we never giv...
Inta Jiilaal loo adkaysto, jir looma adkeysto
When one endures the dry season, the body doesn't ...
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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.