Soor quudheed lama cuno, xoolo quudheedse waa la qaataa
SEnglish Translation
Don't eat what feeds you, but take what feeds your wealth
Context & Meaning
Preserve resources — spend wisely to sustain livelihood
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Proverbs starting with "S"
Saddex baa rag u liita: ma toshe, ma tashade, iyo ma tashiishe
Three things weaken a man: he who doesn't think, d...
Three things weaken a man: he who doesn't think, d...
Sir ma qabe, Allaw sahal
He who hides nothing, may God make his way easy
He who hides nothing, may God make his way easy
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Sagaaro laba cad oo la kala qaado ma leh
You can't share one warthog between two people
You can't share one warthog between two people
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
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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.