Aboorku inta aanu kugu tufin, ayaa lagu tufaa
AEnglish Translation
The ant spits before you spit on it
Context & Meaning
Everyone defends themselves — even the smallest creature
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Adduun i khiyaanee
World, deceive me if you can
World, deceive me if you can
Adin waa la dhibaa, ilna waa la dhowraa
The ear suffers, the eye is protected
The ear suffers, the eye is protected
Ama faro dufan leh ku qaad, ama faro dac leh
Either take it with oily hands or rough ones
Either take it with oily hands or rough ones
Af ama reer Aw-Mahdi ha ku hadlo, ama lo' ha kuu daaqdo
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Allow aqoon-xumo ha nagu cadaabin, eexona ha naga tegin
O God, don't punish us for ignorance or leave us t...
O God, don't punish us for ignorance or leave us t...
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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.