Ragu saddex waa isku mid: magaca, magta, iyo maganta
REnglish Translation
All men share three things: name, blood-debt, and asylum
Context & Meaning
Reputation, honor, and refuge bind humanity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "R"
Rag hunguri buu isku raacaa
Men unite through appetite
Men unite through appetite
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
Run iyo ilkaba waa la caddeeyaa
Truth and teeth must both be shown
Truth and teeth must both be shown
Rag qawl baa xidha, dumarna meher
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
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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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.