Adhi shidho laga daayaa
AEnglish Translation
Sheep are spared from fire
Context & Meaning
The innocent should not suffer for others' faults
Proverb ID
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Af ama reer Aw-Mahdi ha ku hadlo, ama lo' ha kuu daaqdo
Speak like a nobleman or let your cattle graze for...
Speak like a nobleman or let your cattle graze for...
Af nool wuu hadlaa, eyna way ciyayaan
A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark
A living mouth speaks, and dogs bark
Af nool abooto mudac
A living mouth is sharper than a spear
A living mouth is sharper than a spear
Afar layskuma daro: waan guurayaa, waan guursanayaa, geel baan qaadi, geenyaan gadanayaa
You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'...
You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'...
Af jabay sidii ma noqdo
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
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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.