Meel aanad seexan doonin, laguma luloodo
MEnglish Translation
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Context & Meaning
Don't invest where you won't stay — choose wisely before acting
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Macal cune, muuqan doonee
The glutton eventually shows himself
The glutton eventually shows himself
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
Mala-duul wuu guulaystaa, xin-duulna wuu guul-darraystaa
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
Mididii qooqday, dib bay u qaddaa
The heated knife cuts backward
The heated knife cuts backward
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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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.