Madax aanad lahayn, miyirkiisa laysma saaro
MEnglish Translation
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
Context & Meaning
Don't depend on others' judgment — think for yourself
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Calamity is the teacher of the world
Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
The snake is killed from the head
The snake is killed from the head
Meeshay carruurtiyo dumarku kugu bartaan, waa laga guuraa
Leave the place where children and women know your...
Leave the place where children and women know your...
Maba lulatee, maxay leeftaa?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
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.