Sidaan kuugu lisay, iigumaad hanbayn
SEnglish Translation
You didn't pour for me the way I milked for you
Context & Meaning
Ingratitude hurts — kindness deserves reciprocity
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Saddex lama raaco: ma horreeye, ma hambeeye, iyo ma haasawshe
Don't follow the hasty, the lazy, or the flirt
Don't follow the hasty, the lazy, or the flirt
Shisheeye sheela duxa ma leh
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
The stranger's caress lacks warmth
Si xun wax u sheege, saaxir ka daran
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
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...
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...
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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.