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"
Mugdi, arlaada geed ii goduh
Darkness, hide me under the nearest tree
Darkness, hide me under the nearest tree
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
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No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
Maroodi takarta saaran ma arkee, ta kale saaran buu arkaa
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The elephant doesn't see its own sore but sees ano...
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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.