Shan nin oo shidho qayb leh, hal shanshaa ka baxda; shan ninnaan shidho qayb lahayna, shan shanshaa ka baxda
SEnglish Translation
Five who share a fire get one flame; five who don't, lose five sparks
Context & Meaning
Unity multiplies results — division wastes effort
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Salaadba waqtigeedaa la tukadaa
Every prayer has its time
Every prayer has its time
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
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 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...
Shinbiri laba geed ma wada gurato
A bird doesn't build two nests
A bird doesn't build two nests
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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.