Midho gunti ku jira, midho geed saaran looma daadsho
MEnglish Translation
Fruit in the lap isn't dropped for fruit in the tree
Context & Meaning
Don't abandon what's certain for what's uncertain — value what you have
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Madax meel ka sarraysa oo la taabtaa ma jirto
There's no head higher than can be reached
There's no head higher than can be reached
Midho daray, duuduubkaa lagu liqaa
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity itself teaches the world
Calamity itself teaches the world
Ma ciil sokeeyaa ku haya, mise cidhiidhi hoosteedaa lagaa hayaa?
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Miidaamo dhega maleh, hadduu malag dhawaaqayo
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
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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.