Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
MEnglish Translation
Both guests and corpses are bent
Context & Meaning
Guests, like the dead, must humble themselves — respect the house
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Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Midho daray, duuduubkaa lagu liqaa
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you're bandaged
As you break, so you're bandaged
Madiidaan la'aan, waa la midgoobaa
Without unity, isolation follows
Without unity, isolation follows
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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.