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
#869Type
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Proverbs starting with "R"
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...
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...
Raad arooryo dib looma raaco
Morning footprints can't be followed back
Morning footprints can't be followed back
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...
Rag saddex ka ogow: gacan gudhan, gar weecsan, iyo guddoon jilicsan
Beware three men: one with an open palm, one with ...
Beware three men: one with an open palm, one with ...
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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.