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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Meel Aar ka kacay, Atoor fadh-fadhiistaa
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you're bandaged
As you break, so you're bandaged
Maantana far baan maydhayaaye, hay fadhiyo geelo
Today I wash my hands, let others tend the camels
Today I wash my hands, let others tend the camels
Muraadka magaalo kaa gala, muraayad baa kaa xigta
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
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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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.