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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Proverbs starting with "S"
Sagaaro intay tub joogto, bay tub kale dayataa
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
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
Sagaaro laba cad oo la kala qaado ma leh
You can't share one warthog between two people
You can't share one warthog between two people
Saddex wer-werkay kugu kordhiyaan: faras xun, naag xun, iyo hoy xun; haddana saddexdaas baa kaa bi'iye
Three things bring anxiety: a bad horse, a bad wif...
Three things bring anxiety: a bad horse, a bad wif...
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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.