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"
Mala-duul wuu guulaystaa, xin-duulna wuu guul-darraystaa
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
Madax aanad lahayn, miyirkiisa laysma saaro
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
The snake is killed from the head
The snake is killed from the head
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...
Mukulaal minankeedii joogta, miciya aar bay leedahay
A cat at home has a lion's claws
A cat at home has a lion's claws
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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.