Madiidaan la'aan, waa la midgoobaa
MEnglish Translation
Without unity, isolation follows
Context & Meaning
Division weakens — strength lies in togetherness
Proverb ID
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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...
Maba lulatee, maxay leeftaa?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
Manjo dhooqo leh, kuwo dhaqanaa ka roon
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
The snake gives birth to a dragonfly, and the drag...
The snake gives birth to a dragonfly, and the drag...
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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.