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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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...
Misbax minankaaga u mugdi ah, minan dad kale ma loogu nuraa?
If your house is dark, do you light others'?
If your house is dark, do you light others'?
Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
The snake gives birth to a dragonfly, and the drag...
The snake gives birth to a dragonfly, and the drag...
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity itself teaches the world
Calamity itself teaches the world
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.