Isma hubsato, aroorkeeda ka mashxaradaa la yidhaahdaa
IEnglish Translation
She doesn't check herself but celebrates her wedding day
Context & Meaning
The careless rejoice too soon — self-awareness prevents shame
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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
Isla weyn, dooro weyn
The proud one is like a big rooster
The proud one is like a big rooster
Intii orod jirtay, kuftina way jirtay
Where running exists, falling does too
Where running exists, falling does too
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...
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
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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.