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"
Min haddaad gasho, meelo daydaye lama noqdo
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Ma waxaad yeeshaa wax naftaada u fiican oo wiilkaaga u xun, mise wax naftaada u xun oo wiilkaaga u fiican?
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Manjo dhooqo leh, kuwo dhaqanaa ka roon
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
Manjo dhooqo leh, marba mid baa la siibaa
A muddy reed is peeled one at a time
A muddy reed is peeled one at a time
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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.