Ma nimaan wax aqoon baad wax la qaybsataa, mise baddaasaa dhurtaa?
MEnglish Translation
Will you share with the ignorant or drink the sea?
Context & Meaning
Don't rely on fools — ignorance gives no benefit
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Proverbs starting with "M"
Ma ciil sokeeyaa ku haya, mise cidhiidhi hoosteedaa lagaa hayaa?
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneat...
Maba lulatee, maxay leeftaa?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
It doesn't swing, so what does it lick?
Meel aanad seexan doonin, laguma luloodo
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Min haddaad gasho, meelo daydaye lama noqdo
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Once you've entered, there's no returning from wan...
Milil hoosteed lama dhayo, haddii la dhayana qudhun baa looga dhacaa
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
A boil under the skin isn't touched; if touched, p...
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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.