Abbeey dooli diloow, dad nool maad u daahdaa?
AEnglish Translation
Father, killer of the helpless — are you not ashamed before the living?
Context & Meaning
A rebuke against cruelty and injustice
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Aqal libaax lafo lagama waayo
A lion's den has no bones left
A lion's den has no bones left
Af waa kan, maxaa lagu aamminaa?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
Af aanad lahayn, aamus lama dhaho
You can't call someone silent for not speaking you...
You can't call someone silent for not speaking you...
Aar qoyan dawaco la mood
A wet lion looks like a fox
A wet lion looks like a fox
Aboorku inta aanu kugu tufin, ayaa lagu tufaa
The ant spits before you spit on it
The ant spits before you spit on it
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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.