Ma taagtaa baad guurtaa, mise taako-taako?
MEnglish Translation
Will you jump at once or move inch by inch?
Context & Meaning
Asking whether to act boldly or gradually — strategy depends on courage
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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
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
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...
Marba sidaad u jabtaa, loo dhutiyaa
As you break, so you are bandaged
As you break, so you are bandaged
Meel Aar ka kacay, Atoor fadh-fadhiistaa
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
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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.