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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Mar i dage, Alle ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
If you deceive me once, God curse you; twice, I'm ...
If you deceive me once, God curse you; twice, I'm ...
Midho daray, duuduubkaa lagu liqaa
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
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...
Mar i dage, Ilaahay ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
Deceive me once, God curse you; deceive me twice, ...
Deceive me once, God curse you; deceive me twice, ...
Maaweelo ma bogsiiso meel bugta
Stories don't heal wounds
Stories don't heal wounds
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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.