Saddex col baa jira: col cad, col cas, col madaw — colka cad waa biyaha, colka casna waa dabka, colka madowna waa dadka
SEnglish Translation
There are three enemies: white (water), red (fire), and black (man)
Context & Meaning
Nature and humanity both threaten — wisdom guards against all
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Saddex Ilaah waa karaa, mase suurowdo: Ilaahow guursan maayee wiil i sii; Ilaahow shaqaysan maayee xoolo i sii; Ilaahow ku caabudi maayee jannada i gee
Three prayers to God that can be said but never gr...
Three prayers to God that can be said but never gr...
Shinbir duul-duul badan, af libaax bay gashaa
The bird that flies too much lands in the lion's m...
The bird that flies too much lands in the lion's m...
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Sankaagoo qudhma lama gooyo
You don't cut off your nose because it smells
You don't cut off your nose because it smells
Shisheeye sheela duxa ma leh
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
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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.