Rag qawl baa xidha, dumarna meher
REnglish Translation
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
Context & Meaning
Promises define men, commitment defines women
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Ri waalan, ridaada laguma xidho
You don't tie a mad goat with your rope
You don't tie a mad goat with your rope
Rag waa arrin keen iyo aqbal keen
Men bring ideas and accept them
Men bring ideas and accept them
Ragu saddex waa isku mid: magaca, magta, iyo maganta
All men share three things: name, blood-debt, and ...
All men share three things: name, blood-debt, and ...
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 ...
Rag la'aan waxba kuma yeeshee, rag xumaa ku disha
The absence of men is harmless, but bad men destro...
The absence of men is harmless, but bad men destro...
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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.