Shir looma wada uunsiyo
SEnglish Translation
You don't burn incense for everyone in a meeting
Context & Meaning
You can't please everyone — leadership requires fairness, not flattery
Proverb ID
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Salaadba waqtigeedaa la tukadaa
Every prayer has its time
Every prayer has its time
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
Soor quudheed lama cuno, xoolo quudheedse waa la qaataa
Don't eat what feeds you, but take what feeds your...
Don't eat what feeds you, but take what feeds your...
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...
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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.