Shisheeye sheela duxa ma leh
SEnglish Translation
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
Context & Meaning
Foreign kindness lacks depth — true care comes from kin
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Sagaaro intay tub joogto, bay tub kale dayataa
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
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'...
Saddex wer-werkay kugu kordhiyaan: faras xun, naag xun, iyo hoy xun; haddana saddexdaas baa kaa bi'iye
Three things bring anxiety: a bad horse, a bad wif...
Three things bring anxiety: a bad horse, a bad wif...
Sahaydaa waa hor, socodkaana waa dib
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
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...
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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.