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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Salaadba waqtigeedaa la tukadaa
Every prayer has its time
Every prayer has its time
Seedi waa beer
A brother-in-law is like a farm
A brother-in-law is like a farm
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 lama arag: marti nin ka yar, muddo maalin ka yar, salaad ragcad ka yar
Three things are never seen: a guest younger than ...
Three things are never seen: a guest younger than ...
Sagaaro laba cad oo la kala qaado ma leh
You can't share one warthog between two people
You can't share one warthog between two people
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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.