Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
SEnglish Translation
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Context & Meaning
Traditional wisdom is sacred — proverbs carry truth
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
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...
Sahaydaa waa hor, socodkaana waa dib
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Sidaan kuugu lisay, iigumaad hanbayn
You didn't pour for me the way I milked for you
You didn't pour for me the way I milked for you
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...
Shinbir duul-duul badan, af libaax bay gashaa
The bird that flies too much lands in the lion's m...
The bird that flies too much lands in the lion's m...
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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.