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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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...
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...
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...
Run iyo ilkaba waa la caddeeyaa
Truth and teeth must both be shown
Truth and teeth must both be shown
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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.