Ma ciil sokeeyaa ku haya, mise cidhiidhi hoosteedaa lagaa hayaa?
MEnglish Translation
Is it the pain of kinship, or the tightness beneath you that hurts?
Context & Meaning
Distinguish between inner and outer causes — understand your true problem
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Ma sugto, meher ma leh
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
She who doesn't wait gets no dowry
Meelaad madaxeeda tahay, mijo lagama noqdo
You can't retreat from where your head has reached
You can't retreat from where your head has reached
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'?
Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar midna lama arag
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
Maalintii oday, oday baa loo shiraa; habeenkiina habar, habar baa loo shiraa
By day elders gather, by night women gather
By day elders gather, by night women gather
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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.