Qoryo adistooda isku duubid baa horreysa
QEnglish Translation
Sticks must be tied before being carried
Context & Meaning
Preparation precedes action — organization leads to success
Proverb ID
#848Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "Q"
Qunyar socde, qodaxi ma mudo
The slow walker isn't pricked by thorns
The slow walker isn't pricked by thorns
Qalbigu laba ruux ma wada qaado
The heart cannot hold two people at once
The heart cannot hold two people at once
Qaadis iyo jiidis waa isla guryo geyn
Carrying and dragging both serve one home
Carrying and dragging both serve one home
Quud aan jirin, qoryo u guro
Chop wood for food that doesn't exist
Chop wood for food that doesn't exist
Qof caashaq hayaa wax ka calaancal badan
The lover worries more than anyone else
The lover worries more than anyone else
Quick Actions
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.