Mididii qooqday, dib bay u qaddaa
MEnglish Translation
The heated knife cuts backward
Context & Meaning
Anger harms its owner — control your temper
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
You're dried where you got wet
You're dried where you got wet
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you are bandaged
As you break, so you are bandaged
Maaweelo ma bogsiiso meel bugta
Stories don't heal wounds
Stories don't heal wounds
Meel aanad seexan doonin, laguma luloodo
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Don't swing where you won't sleep
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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.