Rag jidiin baa walaaleeya
REnglish Translation
Hardship makes men brothers
Context & Meaning
Adversity builds true friendship — pain unites
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Proverbs starting with "R"
Rag qawl baa xidha, dumarna meher
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
Rag gar baa kala saarta, dumarna jaan
Men are separated by justice, women by charm
Men are separated by justice, women by charm
Runi rag kama nixiso
Truth doesn't frighten real men
Truth doesn't frighten real men
Reer guuraa, raac iyo carruurba loo kala sheekeeyaa, is mase arkaan
Among nomads, shepherds and children talk about ea...
Among nomads, shepherds and children talk about ea...
Roob magaalo ku hooray, ramaas soo bixin maayee, laamiguu ku raftaa
Rain in the city doesn't sprout grass, it just run...
Rain in the city doesn't sprout grass, it just run...
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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.