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
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Maalintii oday, oday baa loo shiraa; habeenkiina habar, habar baa loo shiraa
By day elders gather, by night women gather
By day elders gather, by night women gather
Meel aanad seexan doonin, laguma luloodo
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
The snake gives birth to a dragonfly, and the drag...
The snake gives birth to a dragonfly, and the drag...
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you are bandaged
As you break, so you are bandaged
Maantana far baan maydhayaaye, hay fadhiyo geelo
Today I wash my hands, let others tend the camels
Today I wash my hands, let others tend the camels
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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.