Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
MEnglish Translation
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Context & Meaning
Natural enemies can't coexist — avoid impossible partnerships
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Ma sugto, meher ma leh
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
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...
Meel hoo u baahan, hadal wax kama taro
Words don't help where food is needed
Words don't help where food is needed
Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
You're dried where you got wet
You're dried where you got wet
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Both guests and corpses are bent
Both guests and corpses are bent
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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.