Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
MEnglish Translation
You're dried where you got wet
Context & Meaning
Problems must be solved where they began — face your issues
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Madiidaan la'aan, waa la midgoobaa
Without unity, isolation follows
Without unity, isolation follows
Miidaamo dhega maleh, hadduu malag dhawaaqayo
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
Markuu kuu soo socdana war buu kuu sidaa, markuu kaa sii socdana war buu kaa sidaa
When he comes, he brings news; when he leaves, he ...
When he comes, he brings news; when he leaves, he ...
Maalintii intay ishaadu gaadho, la hadal; habeenkiina inta gacantaadu gaadho
By day speak only to whom your eye reaches; by nig...
By day speak only to whom your eye reaches; by nig...
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
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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.