Meel hoo u baahan, hadal wax kama taro
MEnglish Translation
Words don't help where food is needed
Context & Meaning
Practical help outweighs talk — action beats sympathy
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
Madax meel ka sarraysa oo la taabtaa ma jirto
There's no head higher than can be reached
There's no head higher than can be reached
Miidaamo dhega maleh, hadduu malag dhawaaqayo
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
Death has no ears, even if angels cry out
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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.