Mar i dage, Ilaahay ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
MEnglish Translation
Deceive me once, God curse you; deceive me twice, I blame myself
Context & Meaning
Learn from betrayal — wisdom comes after the first mistake
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Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
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
Meeshay carruurtiyo dumarku kugu bartaan, waa laga guuraa
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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.