Misbax minankaaga u mugdi ah, minan dad kale ma loogu nuraa?
MEnglish Translation
If your house is dark, do you light others'?
Context & Meaning
Help yourself before helping others — charity begins at home
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Mudduci markhaati leh, ayaan maankay ka waayey
I've never seen a liar with a true witness
I've never seen a liar with a true witness
Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
Mukulaal minankeedii joogta, miciya aar bay leedahay
A cat at home has a lion's claws
A cat at home has a lion's claws
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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.