Manjo dhooqo leh, kuwo dhaqanaa ka roon
MEnglish Translation
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
Context & Meaning
It's better to keep things pure — prevention is better than repair
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Madiidaan la'aan, waa la midgoobaa
Without unity, isolation follows
Without unity, isolation follows
Meel Aar ka kacay, Atoor fadh-fadhiistaa
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
You're dried where you got wet
You're dried where you got wet
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Mar i dage, Alle ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
If you deceive me once, God curse you; twice, I'm ...
If you deceive me once, God curse you; twice, I'm ...
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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.