Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
MEnglish Translation
Calamity itself teaches the world
Context & Meaning
Suffering is life's greatest teacher — hardship builds wisdom
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Musqul nin galay, muraad buu leeyahay
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
Mar i dage, Ilaahay ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
Deceive me once, God curse you; deceive me twice, ...
Deceive me once, God curse you; deceive me twice, ...
Midho daray, duuduubkaa lagu liqaa
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
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?
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...
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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.