Maroodi takarta saaran ma arkee, ta kale saaran buu arkaa
MEnglish Translation
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but sees another's
Context & Meaning
People notice others' faults before their own — self-awareness is rare
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
The snake is killed from the head
The snake is killed from the head
Maba lulatee, maxay leeftaa?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Both guests and corpses are bent
Both guests and corpses are bent
Ma xasuusto, isma xabaalo
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
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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.