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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "R"
Runi rag kama nixiso
Truth doesn't frighten real men
Truth doesn't frighten real men
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
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...
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...
Rag waa shaah, dumarna waa sheeko
Men are like tea, women like conversation
Men are like tea, women like conversation
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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.