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
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She doesn't check herself but celebrates her weddi...
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Your eyes are your peers, but your ears are older ...
Your eyes are your peers, but your ears are older ...
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A daughter whose mother grinds grain learns to sif...
Intii orod jirtay, kuftina way jirtay
Where running exists, falling does too
Where running exists, falling does too
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Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
Without realizing, she's cursing her own home
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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.