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"
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
Reerka meelan loo husan, looma haatiyo
One doesn't drive camels to a place not cleared
One doesn't drive camels to a place not cleared
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...
Run iyo ilkaba waa la caddeeyaa
Truth and teeth must both be shown
Truth and teeth must both be shown
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
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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.