Si xun wax u sheege, saaxir ka daran
SEnglish Translation
A harsh speaker is worse than a sorcerer
Context & Meaning
Words can wound deeper than spells — tone matters
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Shir naagood oo shan dhaafay waa shar
A women's gathering exceeding five becomes mischie...
A women's gathering exceeding five becomes mischie...
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'...
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
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)...
Shinbiri laba geed ma wada gurato
A bird doesn't build two nests
A bird doesn't build two nests
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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.