Rag waa raggii hore, hadalna waa intuu yidhi
REnglish Translation
Men are like the men of old, and speech like what has been said
Context & Meaning
History repeats — wisdom and sayings never grow old
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "R"
Reer ba'ow, yaa ku leh!
Oh ruined family, who owns you?
Oh ruined family, who owns you?
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...
Ruuxba dhiishuu ruxduu caanaheeda dhamaa
Everyone finishes the milk from their own pot
Everyone finishes the milk from their own pot
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...
Ragu saddex bay ku kala baxaan: wax tegay ka hadh, wax jooga ka hadal, wax soo socda ka haloosi
Men are known by what they think of the past, pres...
Men are known by what they think of the past, pres...
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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.