Martidu marka hore reerkaa ka naxa, marka dambana iyadaa kala naxda
MEnglish Translation
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they worry themselves
Context & Meaning
Hospitality becomes burden with time — long visits strain kindness
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
Madax meel ka sarraysa oo la taabtaa ma jirto
There's no head higher than can be reached
There's no head higher than can be reached
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
Maaweelo ma bogsiiso meel bugta
Stories don't heal wounds
Stories don't heal wounds
Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
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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.