Soori waa in xil lagaga tago, iyo in xarrago lagaga tago
SEnglish Translation
Hospitality requires effort and grace
Context & Meaning
Generosity demands both work and elegance — give with honor
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Proverbs starting with "S"
Salaadba waqtigeedaa la tukadaa
Every prayer has its time
Every prayer has its time
Sagaaro intay tub joogto, bay tub kale dayataa
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
Saddex baa la yidhi: lixdan jir lexojeclo ha la wadaagin; afartan jir ha la garramin; labaatan jirna ha la legdemin
It's said: don't share secrets with a sixty-year-o...
It's said: don't share secrets with a sixty-year-o...
Saddex lama arag: marti nin ka yar, muddo maalin ka yar, salaad ragcad ka yar
Three things are never seen: a guest younger than ...
Three things are never seen: a guest younger than ...
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
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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.