Saddex wer-werkay kugu kordhiyaan: faras xun, naag xun, iyo hoy xun; haddana saddexdaas baa kaa bi'iye
SEnglish Translation
Three things bring anxiety: a bad horse, a bad wife, and a bad home — yet those are what you lose
Context & Meaning
Troubles come from what you possess — contentment is inner peace
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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 ...
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...
Shinbirba shinbirkiisuu la duulaa
Each bird flies with its kind
Each bird flies with its kind
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'...
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
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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.