Qaadis iyo jiidis waa isla guryo geyn
QEnglish Translation
Carrying and dragging both serve one home
Context & Meaning
Everyone contributes differently — unity of labor achieves success
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "Q"
Qalbigu laba ruux ma wada qaado
The heart cannot hold two people at once
The heart cannot hold two people at once
Qof nool oo ku hortaagan lagama quusto
One should never despair while a living person sta...
One should never despair while a living person sta...
Qoryo adistooda isku duubid baa horreysa
Sticks must be tied before being carried
Sticks must be tied before being carried
Qof caashaq hayaa wax ka calaancal badan
The lover worries more than anyone else
The lover worries more than anyone else
Qaybshe qad ama qaaday
The one who divides, eats first
The one who divides, eats first
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About Somali Proverbs
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.