Abuur iyo waano, abuur baa horraysay
AEnglish Translation
Creation came before advice
Context & Meaning
Nature and instinct exist before wisdom and learning
Proverb ID
#81Type
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Adhi been wuu didaa, beense ma dhutin
Sheep reject lies but do not punish them
Sheep reject lies but do not punish them
Atoorku intiisuu guun ku yahay
The coward's strength is only in boasting
The coward's strength is only in boasting
Af macaan, gacan macaan baa dhaanta
A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue
A sweet hand is better than a sweet tongue
Afxumo nabad way kaa kaxaysaa, colaadna waxba kaagama tarto
Bad speech takes peace away but adds nothing to wa...
Bad speech takes peace away but adds nothing to wa...
Ammaanadu cirkaa diiday, dhulkaa diiday, aadmi baa qaatay
The sky refused trust, the earth refused it, but m...
The sky refused trust, the earth refused it, but m...
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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.