Sagaaro inteeda waa ku duq
SEnglish Translation
The warthog's tusks are her strength
Context & Meaning
Everyone has their own defense — use what nature gave you
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Seedi waa beer
A brother-in-law is like a farm
A brother-in-law is like a farm
Saddex lama dego: doqon fiiro taqaan, fulay daandaansi yaqaan, iyo geesi damac yaqaan
Don't live with a watchful fool, a quarrelsome cow...
Don't live with a watchful fool, a quarrelsome cow...
Saddex lama raaco: ma horreeye, ma hambeeye, iyo ma haasawshe
Don't follow the hasty, the lazy, or the flirt
Don't follow the hasty, the lazy, or the flirt
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
Saddex looma adkeysto: gaajo guri og, gardarro garab og, cudur geeri og
Three things can't be endured: hunger with food ne...
Three things can't be endured: hunger with food ne...
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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.