Reer ba'ow, yaa ku leh!
REnglish Translation
Oh ruined family, who owns you?
Context & Meaning
A lament for collapse — no one claims failure
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "R"
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
Riyuhu lugtooday shalan ku doontaan
Goats get caught by their own legs in the rope
Goats get caught by their own legs in the rope
Runi rag kama nixiso
Truth doesn't frighten real men
Truth doesn't frighten real men
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 qawl baa xidha, dumarna meher
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
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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.