Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
MEnglish Translation
The snake is killed from the head
Context & Meaning
Problems must be solved at the source — leadership correction fixes the whole
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Ma nimaan wax aqoon baad wax la qaybsataa, mise baddaasaa dhurtaa?
Will you share with the ignorant or drink the sea?
Will you share with the ignorant or drink the sea?
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Guests and corpses are both bent
Guests and corpses are both bent
Min haddaad gasho, meelo daydaye lama noqdo
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Markuu kuu soo socdana war buu kuu sidaa, markuu kaa sii socdana war buu kaa sidaa
When he comes, he brings news; when he leaves, he ...
When he comes, he brings news; when he leaves, he ...
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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.