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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Misbax minankaaga u mugdi ah, minan dad kale ma loogu nuraa?
If your house is dark, do you light others'?
If your house is dark, do you light others'?
Muraadka magaalo kaa gala, muraayad baa kaa xigta
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Between you and your ambition lies a mirror
Macal cune, muuqan doonee
The glutton eventually shows himself
The glutton eventually shows himself
Midho daray, duuduubkaa lagu liqaa
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Unripe fruit is swallowed whole
Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
The snake is killed from the head
The snake is killed from the head
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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.