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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
The guest thinks she helped prepare the feast
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
Ma sugto, meher ma leh
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
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...
Maba lulatee, maxay leeftaa?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
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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.