Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
MEnglish Translation
Guests and corpses are both bent
Context & Meaning
A guest, like a corpse, must humble themselves — respect the home you visit
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Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you're bandaged
As you break, so you're bandaged
Maalintii intay ishaadu gaadho, la hadal; habeenkiina inta gacantaadu gaadho
By day speak only to whom your eye reaches; by nig...
By day speak only to whom your eye reaches; by nig...
Mala-duul wuu guulaystaa, xin-duulna wuu guul-darraystaa
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
Muraadka magaalo kaa gala, muraayad baa kaa xigta
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar midna lama arag
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
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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.