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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Madiidaan la'aan, waa la midgoobaa
Without unity, isolation follows
Without unity, isolation follows
Min haddaad gasho, meelo daydaye lama noqdo
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
Musqul nin galay, muraad buu leeyahay
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
Whoever enters a toilet has a purpose
Manjo dhooqo leh, kuwo dhaqanaa ka roon
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
A muddy reed is worse than clean ones
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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.