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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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)...
Sahaydaa waa hor, socodkaana waa dib
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
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 ...
Saddexna lama saaxiibo: nin aan Rabbi aqoon, nin aan rag aqoon, iyo nin aan run aqoon
Don't befriend one who doesn't know God, doesn't r...
Don't befriend one who doesn't know God, doesn't r...
Shinbirba shinbirkiisuu la duulaa
Each bird flies with its kind
Each bird flies with its kind
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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.