Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
MEnglish Translation
The snake gives birth to a dragonfly, and the dragonfly to a snake
Context & Meaning
Evil breeds evil — corruption reproduces itself
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Maxay ka nuugtaa ama ku nuugtaa, dibno iyo naaso midna ma leh
What can it suck or be sucked with when it has nei...
What can it suck or be sucked with when it has nei...
Mididii qooqday, dib bay u qaddaa
The heated knife cuts backward
The heated knife cuts backward
Mukulaal minankeedii joogta, miciya aar bay leedahay
A cat at home has a lion's claws
A cat at home has a lion's claws
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you are bandaged
As you break, so you are bandaged
Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
You're dried where you got wet
You're dried where you got wet
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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.