Meel hal lagu qalay, mana hadal yara mana hilib yara
MEnglish Translation
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neither talk nor meat
Context & Meaning
Big events bring both wealth and gossip
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Martidu marka hore reerkaa ka naxa, marka dambana iyadaa kala naxda
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
Mugdi, arlaada geed ii goduh
Darkness, hide me under the nearest tree
Darkness, hide me under the nearest tree
Macal cune, muuqan doonee
The glutton eventually shows himself
The glutton eventually shows himself
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 ...
Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar, midna lama arag
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
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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.