Maalintii intay ishaadu gaadho, la hadal; habeenkiina inta gacantaadu gaadho
MEnglish Translation
By day speak only to whom your eye reaches; by night only to whom your hand reaches
Context & Meaning
Act within your limits — caution ensures safety
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Mala-duul wuu guulaystaa, xin-duulna wuu guul-darraystaa
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
The one who flies with purpose succeeds; the one w...
Meel Aar ka kacay, Atoor fadh-fadhiistaa
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Both guests and corpses are bent
Both guests and corpses are bent
Midho gunti ku jira, midho geed saaran looma daadsho
Fruit in the lap isn't dropped for fruit in the tr...
Fruit in the lap isn't dropped for fruit in the tr...
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...
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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.