Maroodi takarta saaran ma arkee, ta kale saaran buu arkaa
MEnglish Translation
The elephant doesn't see its own sore but notices another's
Context & Meaning
People spot others' faults faster than their own — self-awareness is rare
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Ma sugto, meher ma leh
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
Meel aanad seexan doonin, laguma luloodo
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Muraadka magaalo kaa gala, muraayad baa kaa xigta
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
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, ...
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Both guests and corpses are bent
Both guests and corpses are bent
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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.