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
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...
Meeshay carruurtiyo dumarku kugu bartaan, waa laga guuraa
Leave the place where children and women know your...
Leave the place where children and women know your...
Mar i dage, Alle ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
If you deceive me once, God curse you; twice, I'm ...
If you deceive me once, God curse you; twice, I'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
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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.