Rag la'aan waxba kuma yeeshee, rag xumaa ku disha
REnglish Translation
The absence of men is harmless, but bad men destroy you
Context & Meaning
Wrong company is worse than loneliness — character matters
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Proverbs starting with "R"
Rag jidiin baa walaaleeya
Hardship makes men brothers
Hardship makes men brothers
Rag wuxuu kugu bartuu kugu dilaa
A man kills you with what he first knew you by
A man kills you with what he first knew you by
Ruux aan geeri iyo nolol midna ahayn, ma dhiman mana noola
One who's neither alive nor dead is in between
One who's neither alive nor dead is in between
Riyuhu lugtooday shalan ku doontaan
Goats get caught by their own legs in the rope
Goats get caught by their own legs in the rope
Rag waa raggii hore, hadalna waa intuu yidhi
Men are like the men of old, and speech like what ...
Men are like the men of old, and speech like what ...
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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.