Magaalo qayrkaa ha u cay, adiguna ha deynin
MEnglish Translation
Don't insult another's town while staying in yours
Context & Meaning
Respect other communities — don't mock what you don't know
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Matag meel kuguma simo
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Vomit doesn't leave you where it started
Maantana far baan maydhayaaye, hay fadhiyo geelo
Today I wash my hands, let others tend the camels
Today I wash my hands, let others tend the camels
Meel hal lagu qalay, mana hadal yara mana hilib yara
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
Milil hoosteed lama dhayo, haddii la dhayana qudhun baa looga dhacaa
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity itself teaches the world
Calamity itself teaches the world
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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.