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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Proverbs starting with "S"
Sir naageed lama sal gaadho
A woman's secret can't be fully uncovered
A woman's secret can't be fully uncovered
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 ...
Saddex lama arag: marti nin ka yar, muddo maalin ka yar, salaad ragcad ka yar
Three things are never seen: a guest younger than ...
Three things are never seen: a guest younger than ...
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 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.