Shir naagood oo shan dhaafay waa shar
SEnglish Translation
A women's gathering exceeding five becomes mischief
Context & Meaning
Humorously warns against gossip — large talk leads to trouble
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Si xun wax u sheege, saaxir ka daran
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Shir looma wada uunsiyo
You don't burn incense for everyone in a meeting
You don't burn incense for everyone in a meeting
Soomaalidu waxay casarkii kugu aragtay, cishihii kugu caydaa
What Somalis see at afternoon, they mock by evenin...
What Somalis see at afternoon, they mock by evenin...
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...
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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.