Kitaab meelaan lagu fasirayn, laguma furfuro
KEnglish Translation
A book isn't opened where it can't be explained
Context & Meaning
Knowledge needs understanding — wisdom belongs where it's valued
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Kab xume ma hadho ee kab laawe ayaa hadha
The one with a bad shoe isn't the worst off, but t...
The one with a bad shoe isn't the worst off, but t...
Karis xun, iyana way ku wax la
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
Bad cooking spoils even good ingredients
Kibir wuu kaa saaraa hadhka, meelse kuma geeyo
Pride drives you out of the shade but gives you no...
Pride drives you out of the shade but gives you no...
Kibiraw, kab iga xoor; faanawna, far iga jabi
Proud one, throw away my shoe; boaster, break my f...
Proud one, throw away my shoe; boaster, break my f...
Kolka waylaha la helo, ayaa lo'dana la maalaa
When calves are found, cows are milked
When calves are found, cows are milked
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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.