Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
MEnglish Translation
As you break, so you are bandaged
Context & Meaning
Remedy matches damage — consequences fit actions
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Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity itself teaches the world
Calamity itself teaches the world
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'?
Meel hal lagu qalay, mana hadal yara mana hilib yara
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
Martidu marka hore reerkaa ka naxa, marka dambana iyadaa kala naxda
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Calamity is the teacher of the world
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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.