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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Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar, midna lama arag
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
No guest is smaller than the host, and no stay sho...
Madax aanad lahayn, miyirkiisa laysma saaro
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
You can't trust the mind of a head you don't own
Maxay ka nuugtaa ama ku nuugtaa, dibno iyo naaso midna ma leh
What can it suck or be sucked with when it has nei...
What can it suck or be sucked with when it has nei...
Meeshaad ku qoydid, baa laysku qallajiyaa
You're dried where you got wet
You're dried where you got wet
Marti iyo maydba waa la muquunshaa
Guests and corpses are both bent
Guests and corpses are both bent
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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.