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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Shinbirba shinbirkiisuu la duulaa
Each bird flies with its kind
Each bird flies with its kind
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...
Saddex col baa jira: col cad, col cas, col madaw — colka cad waa biyaha, colka casna waa dabka, colka madowna waa dadka
There are three enemies: white (water), red (fire)...
There are three enemies: white (water), red (fire)...
Shisheeye sheela duxa ma leh
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
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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.