Isma og, aqalkiibay aslaysaa
IEnglish Translation
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Context & Meaning
Some harm themselves unknowingly — ignorance breeds self-destruction
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "I"
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
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 aanad falin, ka fiirso
Think before you act
Think before you act
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 ...
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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.