Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar midna lama arag
MEnglish Translation
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay shorter than a day
Context & Meaning
Every guest deserves dignity and time — respect is mutual
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Proverbs starting with "M"
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
Midho daray, duuduubkaa lagu liqaa
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Ma waxaad yeeshaa wax naftaada u fiican oo wiilkaaga u xun, mise wax naftaada u xun oo wiilkaaga u fiican?
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Meel hal lagu qalay, mana hadal yara mana hilib yara
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
Martidu marka hore reerkaa ka naxa, marka dambana iyadaa kala naxda
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
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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.