Maalintii oday, oday baa loo shiraa; habeenkiina habar, habar baa loo shiraa
MEnglish Translation
By day elders gather, by night women gather
Context & Meaning
Every group has its own time and space — respect boundaries
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Masiibadu adduunyada iyadaa u macallin ah
Calamity itself teaches the world
Calamity itself teaches the world
Ma waxaad yeeshaa wax naftaada u fiican oo wiilkaaga u xun, mise wax naftaada u xun oo wiilkaaga u fiican?
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Will you choose what benefits you but harms your s...
Ma sugto, meher ma leh
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
Milil hoosteed lama dhayo, haddii la dhayana qudhun baa looga dhacaa
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
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...
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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.