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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Maaweelo ma bogsiiso meel bugta
Stories don't heal wounds
Stories don't heal wounds
Mar i dage, Ilaahay ha dago; mar labaadse, anaa is dagay
Deceive me once, God curse you; deceive me twice, ...
Deceive me once, God curse you; deceive me twice, ...
Ma sugto, meher ma leh
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
Magaalo qayrkaa ha u cay, adiguna ha deynin
Don't insult another's town while staying in yours
Don't insult another's town while staying in yours
Meel hal lagu qalay, mana hadal yara mana hilib yara
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
The place where a camel is slaughtered lacks neith...
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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.