Naago wax laga bixiyey laguma dhaqo, wax loo hayaa lagu dhaqaa
NEnglish Translation
Women aren't cared for with what's given away but with what's kept for them
Context & Meaning
Real care requires provision — stability over generosity
Proverb ID
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Naagi naag lala qabo waa u col
A co-wife is an enemy to another
A co-wife is an enemy to another
Naagaha iyo carruurtaba sasabaa lagu wadaa
Both women and children are managed through gentle...
Both women and children are managed through gentle...
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nin dameero dabadood ka degay, meel uga tooban buu waayey
The man who dismounted behind the donkeys finds no...
The man who dismounted behind the donkeys finds no...
Nin dheerna, waxba looma tilmaamo
The tall man needs no directions
The tall man needs no directions
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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.