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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Sahaydaa waa hor, socodkaana waa dib
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Your provisions go before you, your walk follows b...
Saddex wer-werkay kugu kordhiyaan: faras xun, naag xun, iyo hoy xun; haddana saddexdaas baa kaa bi'iye
Three things bring anxiety: a bad horse, a bad wif...
Three things bring anxiety: a bad horse, a bad wif...
Saddex Ilaah waa karaa, mase suurowdo: Ilaahow guursan maayee wiil i sii; Ilaahow shaqaysan maayee xoolo i sii; Ilaahow ku caabudi maayee jannada i gee
Three prayers to God that can be said but never gr...
Three prayers to God that can be said but never gr...
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...
Sagaaro intay tub joogto, bay tub kale dayataa
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
The warthog leaves one burrow for another
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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.