Maba lulatee, maxay leeftaa?
MEnglish Translation
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
Context & Meaning
Used to mock laziness — if you don't act, you gain nothing
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Maaweelo ma bogsiiso meel bugta
Stories don't heal wounds
Stories don't heal wounds
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Maxay ka nuugtaa ama ku nuugtaa, dibno iyo naaso midna ma leh
What can it suck or be sucked with when it has nei...
What can it suck or be sucked with when it has nei...
Muraadka magaalo kaa gala, muraayad baa kaa xigta
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Madiidaan la'aan, waa la midgoobaa
Without unity, isolation follows
Without unity, isolation follows
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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.