Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
MEnglish Translation
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a snake
Context & Meaning
Evil produces evil — nature repeats itself
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Madiidaan la'aan, waa la midgoobaa
Without unity, isolation follows
Without unity, isolation follows
Madax aanad lahayn, miyirkiisa laysma saaro
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
Muraadka magaalo kaa gala, muraayad baa kaa xigta
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Mididii qooqday, dib bay u qaddaa
The heated knife cuts backward
The heated knife cuts backward
Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
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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.