Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
MEnglish Translation
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Context & Meaning
Enemies can't coexist — avoid impossible relationships
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Meel Aar ka kacay, Atoor fadh-fadhiistaa
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Guests and corpses are both bent
Guests and corpses are both bent
Mugdi, arlaada geed ii goduh
Darkness, hide me under the nearest tree
Darkness, hide me under the nearest tree
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
Musqul nin galay, muraad buu leeyahay
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
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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.