Rag wuxuu kugu bartuu kugu dilaa
REnglish Translation
A man kills you with what he first knew you by
Context & Meaning
Familiarity breeds danger — beware what you reveal
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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
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 ...
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 hunguri buu isku raacaa
Men unite through appetite
Men unite through appetite
Ruuxba dhiishuu ruxduu caanaheeda dhamaa
Everyone finishes the milk from their own pot
Everyone finishes the milk from their own pot
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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.