Meelaad madaxeeda tahay, mijo lagama noqdo
MEnglish Translation
You can't retreat from where your head has reached
Context & Meaning
Once committed, you must continue — no turning back after action
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Meel hoo u baahan, hadal wax kama taro
Words don't help where food is needed
Words don't help where food is needed
Miidaamo dhega maleh, hadduu malag dhawaaqayo
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
Meel hal lagu qalay, mana hadal yara mana hilib yara
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Maba lulatee, maxay leeftaa?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
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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.