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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Madax muuqda iyo mindi sawiran midna lagama samro
One can't endure a visible head wound or a drawn k...
One can't endure a visible head wound or a drawn k...
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
Both guests and corpses are bent
Both guests and corpses are 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...
Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar, midna lama arag
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
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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.