Sagaaro intay tub joogto, bay tub kale dayataa
SEnglish Translation
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
Context & Meaning
The discontented never rest — dissatisfaction breeds wandering
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Sir naageed lama sal gaadho
A woman's secret can't be fully uncovered
A woman's secret can't be fully uncovered
Samraa, sammo hela
The patient find goodness
The patient find goodness
Saddex baa la yidhi: lixdan jir lexojeclo ha la wadaagin; afartan jir ha la garramin; labaatan jirna ha la legdemin
It's said: don't share secrets with a sixty-year-o...
It's said: don't share secrets with a sixty-year-o...
Saddex markaan bartaan ka gaboobay: dab ollolintiis, carruur aamusinteed, iyo awr carraabintiis
I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
Sidaan kuugu lisay, iigumaad hanbayn
You didn't pour for me the way I milked for you
You didn't pour for me the way I milked for you
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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.