Seedi waa beer
SEnglish Translation
A brother-in-law is like a farm
Context & Meaning
Relationships, like land, need care and yield returns when tended
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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 ...
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...
Shan nin oo shidho qayb leh, hal shanshaa ka baxda; shan ninnaan shidho qayb lahayna, shan shanshaa ka baxda
Five who share a fire get one flame; five who don'...
Five who share a fire get one flame; five who don'...
Si xun wax u sheege, saaxir ka daran
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
Salaadba waqtigeedaa la tukadaa
Every prayer has its time
Every prayer has its time
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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.