Shinbiri maalintii dab qaaday, buulkeedii bay ku gubatay
SEnglish Translation
The bird that took fire during the day burned its own nest
Context & Meaning
Reckless acts backfire — harm often returns home
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
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...
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...
Sagaaro inteeda waa ku duq
The warthog's tusks are her strength
The warthog's tusks are her strength
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 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.