Shinbiri laba geed ma wada gurato
SEnglish Translation
A bird doesn't build two nests
Context & Meaning
Focus on one home — stability over scattering
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Saddex baa la yidhi: lixdan jir lexojeclo ha la wadaagin; afartan jir ha la garramin; labaatan jirna ha la legdemin
It's said: don't share secrets with a sixty-year-o...
It's said: don't share secrets with a sixty-year-o...
Shinbiri maalintii dab qaaday, buulkeedii bay ku gubatay
The bird that took fire during the day burned its ...
The bird that took fire during the day burned its ...
Sir ma qabe, Allaw sahal
He who hides nothing, may God make his way easy
He who hides nothing, may God make his way easy
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'...
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...
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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.