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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Proverbs starting with "M"
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Both guests and corpses are bent
Both guests and corpses are bent
Ma nimaan wax aqoon baad wax la qaybsataa, mise baddaasaa dhurtaa?
Will you share with the ignorant or drink the sea?
Will you share with the ignorant or drink the sea?
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...
Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
Misbax minankaaga u mugdi ah, minan dad kale ma loogu nuraa?
If your house is dark, do you light others'?
If your house is dark, do you light others'?
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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.