Reer ba'ow, yaa ku leh!
REnglish Translation
Oh ruined family, who owns you?
Context & Meaning
A lament for collapse — no one claims failure
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Proverbs starting with "R"
Run iyo ilkaba waa la caddeeyaa
Truth and teeth must both be shown
Truth and teeth must both be shown
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 waxa ugu liita, ciil kama baxe iyo calooshiisa la ciyaare
The worst man is he who never forgives and one who...
The worst man is he who never forgives and one who...
Rag qawl baa xidha, dumarna meher
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
Men are bound by word, women by marriage
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
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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.