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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Proverbs starting with "M"
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Ma xasuusto, isma xabaalo
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
Milil hoosteed lama dhayo, haddii la dhayana qudhun baa looga dhacaa
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Both guests and corpses are bent
Both guests and corpses are bent
Madax meel ka sarraysa oo la taabtaa ma jirto
There's no head higher than can be reached
There's no head higher than can be reached
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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.