Saddex baa la yidhi: lixdan jir lexojeclo ha la wadaagin; afartan jir ha la garramin; labaatan jirna ha la legdemin

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English 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

Proverb ID
#879
Type
Somali Proverb
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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.