Mukulaal minankeedii joogta, miciya aar bay leedahay
MEnglish Translation
A cat at home has a lion's claws
Context & Meaning
One is strongest in their own place — confidence grows in comfort
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Maroodi takarta saaran ma arkee, ta kale saaran buu arkaa
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but sees ano...
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but sees ano...
Midho gunti ku jira, midho geed saaran looma daadsho
Fruit in the lap isn't dropped for fruit in the tr...
Fruit in the lap isn't dropped for fruit in the tr...
Ma xasuusto, isma xabaalo
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
You're dried where you got wet
You're dried where you got wet
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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.