Saddex lama arag: marti nin ka yar, muddo maalin ka yar, salaad ragcad ka yar
SEnglish Translation
Three things are never seen: a guest younger than the host, a stay shorter than a day, and a prayer shorter than a bow
Context & Meaning
Some traditions have unbreakable forms — respect customs and balance
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Shir looma wada uunsiyo
You don't burn incense for everyone in a meeting
You don't burn incense for everyone in a meeting
Shan nin oo shidho qayb leh, hal shanshaa ka baxda; shan ninnaan shidho qayb lahayna, shan shanshaa ka baxda
Five who share a fire get one flame; five who don'...
Five who share a fire get one flame; five who don'...
Shinbirba shinbirkiisuu la duulaa
Each bird flies with its kind
Each bird flies with its kind
Soomaalidu waxay casarkii kugu aragtay, cishihii kugu caydaa
What Somalis see at afternoon, they mock by evenin...
What Somalis see at afternoon, they mock by evenin...
Samraa, sammo hela
The patient find goodness
The patient find goodness
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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.