Sankaagoo qudhma lama gooyo
SEnglish Translation
You don't cut off your nose because it smells
Context & Meaning
Don't destroy yourself to fix a flaw — solve without self-harm
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Proverbs starting with "S"
Saddex col baa jira: col cad, col cas, col madaw — colka cad waa biyaha, colka casna waa dabka, colka madowna waa dadka
There are three enemies: white (water), red (fire)...
There are three enemies: white (water), red (fire)...
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
Soomaalidu waxay casarkii kugu aragtay, cishihii kugu caydaa
What Somalis see at afternoon, they mock by evenin...
What Somalis see at afternoon, they mock by evenin...
Samraa, sammo hela
The patient find goodness
The patient find goodness
Sagaaro inteeda waa ku duq
The warthog's tusks are her strength
The warthog's tusks are her strength
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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.