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
Proverb ID
#684Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
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...
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Meelaad madaxeeda tahay, mijo lagama noqdo
You can't retreat from where your head has reached
You can't retreat from where your head has reached
Maroodi takarta saaran ma arkee, ta kale saaran buu arkaa
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but notices ...
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but notices ...
Ma waxaad yeeshaa wax naftaada u fiican oo wiilkaaga u xun, mise wax naftaada u xun oo wiilkaaga u fiican?
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Quick Actions
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.