Meeshay carruurtiyo dumarku kugu bartaan, waa laga guuraa
MEnglish Translation
Leave the place where children and women know your shame
Context & Meaning
Reputation matters — dignity requires change of environment
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar midna lama arag
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
Muraadka magaalo kaa gala, muraayad baa kaa xigta
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you're bandaged
As you break, so you're bandaged
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
Manjo dhooqo leh, marba mid baa la siibaa
A muddy reed is peeled one at a time
A muddy reed is peeled one at a time
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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.