Mar i dage, Alle ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
MEnglish Translation
If you deceive me once, God curse you; twice, I'm to blame
Context & Meaning
Learn from betrayal — wisdom comes from experience
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Musqul nin galay, muraad buu leeyahay
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
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...
Ma xasuusto, isma xabaalo
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
Midho gunti ku jira, midho geed saaran looma daadsho
Fruit in the lap isn't dropped for fruit in the tr...
Fruit in the lap isn't dropped for fruit in the tr...
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.