Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
MEnglish Translation
As you break, so you're bandaged
Context & Meaning
Help matches your wound — consequences fit actions
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Muruqa laba suulle, ninba si ku ah
Each man bends his biceps differently
Each man bends his biceps differently
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
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, ...
Mididii qooqday, dib bay u qaddaa
The heated knife cuts backward
The heated knife cuts backward
Maalintii oday, oday baa loo shiraa; habeenkiina habar, habar baa loo shiraa
By day elders gather, by night women gather
By day elders gather, by night women gather
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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.