Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
MEnglish Translation
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
Context & Meaning
People often take credit for what others did for them — vanity blinds gratitude
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Magaalo qayrkaa ha u cay, adiguna ha deynin
Don't insult another's town while staying in yours
Don't insult another's town while staying in yours
Mudduci markhaati leh, ayaan maankay ka waayey
I've never seen a liar with a true witness
I've never seen a liar with a true witness
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Madax aanad lahayn, miyirkiisa laysma saaro
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
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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.