Ri waalan, ridaada laguma xidho
REnglish Translation
You don't tie a mad goat with your rope
Context & Meaning
Avoid sharing resources with the reckless — protect your property
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Proverbs starting with "R"
Runi rag kama nixiso
Truth doesn't frighten real men
Truth doesn't frighten real men
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...
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 ...
Run iyo ilkaba waa la caddeeyaa
Truth and teeth must both be shown
Truth and teeth must both be shown
Ruux aan geeri iyo nolol midna ahayn, ma dhiman mana noola
One who's neither alive nor dead is in between
One who's neither alive nor dead is in between
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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.