Ruux aan geeri iyo nolol midna ahayn, ma dhiman mana noola
REnglish Translation
One who's neither alive nor dead is in between
Context & Meaning
Stagnation is worse than death — live fully or not at all
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "R"
Reer ba'ow, yaa ku leh!
Oh ruined family, who owns you?
Oh ruined family, who owns you?
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 jidiin baa walaaleeya
Hardship makes men brothers
Hardship makes men brothers
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...
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 ...
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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.