Ma sugto, meher ma leh
MEnglish Translation
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
Context & Meaning
Patience brings reward — haste ruins opportunity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Meel Aar ka kacay, Atoor fadh-fadhiistaa
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Where the lion leaves, the jackal sits
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Snake and chicken cannot be neighbors
Martidu iyadaa kala naxda
The guests themselves become uneasy
The guests themselves become uneasy
Marti loo qalay, in lala qabay bay mooddaa
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
The guest thinks she helped in preparing the feast
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
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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.