Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar, midna lama arag
MEnglish Translation
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay shorter than a day
Context & Meaning
Hospitality demands generosity — guests deserve respect
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
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'?
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you're bandaged
As you break, so you're bandaged
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you are bandaged
As you break, so you are bandaged
Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
The snake is killed from the head
The snake is killed from the head
Manjo dhooqo leh, kuwo dhaqanaa ka roon
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
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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.