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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Sagaaro intay tub joogto, bay tub kale dayataa
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
Sankaagoo qudhma lama gooyo
You don't cut off your nose because it smells
You don't cut off your nose because it smells
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 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
Saddex markaan bartaan ka gaboobay: dab ollolintiis, carruur aamusinteed, iyo awr carraabintiis
I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
I grew old before mastering three things: tending ...
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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.