Saddex baa la yidhi: lixdan jir lexojeclo ha la wadaagin; afartan jir ha la garramin; labaatan jirna ha la legdemin
SEnglish Translation
It's said: don't share secrets with a sixty-year-old, don't argue with a forty-year-old, and don't wrestle with a twenty-year-old
Context & Meaning
Every age has its strength — wisdom, will, or vigor. Respect each accordingly
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Shinbiri maalintii dab qaaday, buulkeedii bay ku gubatay
The bird that took fire during the day burned its ...
The bird that took fire during the day burned its ...
Saddex markaan bartaan ka gaboobay: dab ollolintiis, carruur aamusinteed, iyo awr carraabintiis
I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
Saddex Ilaah waa karaa, mase suurowdo: Ilaahow guursan maayee wiil i sii; Ilaahow shaqaysan maayee xoolo i sii; Ilaahow ku caabudi maayee jannada i gee
Three prayers to God that can be said but never gr...
Three prayers to God that can be said but never gr...
Saddexna lama saaxiibo: nin aan Rabbi aqoon, nin aan rag aqoon, iyo nin aan run aqoon
Don't befriend one who doesn't know God, doesn't r...
Don't befriend one who doesn't know God, doesn't r...
Shisheeye sheela duxa ma leh
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
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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.