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"
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Martidu marka hore reerkaa ka naxa, marka dambana iyadaa kala naxda
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
At first the guests worry the hosts, later they wo...
Ma ciil sokeeyaa ku haya, mise cidhiidhi hoosteedaa lagaa hayaa?
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Midho daray, duuduubkaa lagu liqaa
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Meelaad madaxeeda tahay, mijo lagama noqdo
You can't retreat from where your head has reached
You can't retreat from where your head has reached
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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.