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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Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
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...
Ma ciil sokeeyaa ku haya, mise cidhiidhi hoosteedaa lagaa hayaa?
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
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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.