Isu qabe aan loo qabin
IEnglish Translation
Married to oneself without being married by others
Context & Meaning
Acting self-sufficiently without social recognition — independence or arrogance, depending on tone
Proverb ID
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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
Ishaadu waa kula da', dhegtaaduna way kaa da' weyn tahay
Your eyes are your peers, but your ears are older ...
Your eyes are your peers, but your ears are older ...
Il ibtilaysan ayaa belaayo tilmaanta
A troubled eye points out the calamity
A troubled eye points out the calamity
Inta aanad falin, ka fiirso
Think before you act
Think before you act
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...
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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.