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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Soor quudheed lama cuno, xoolo quudheedse waa la qaataa
Don't eat what feeds you, but take what feeds your...
Don't eat what feeds you, but take what feeds your...
Saddexna lama saaxiibo: nin aan Rabbi aqoon, nin aan rag aqoon, iyo nin aan run aqoon
Don't befriend one who doesn't know God, doesn't r...
Don't befriend one who doesn't know God, doesn't r...
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
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...
Sir naageed lama sal gaadho
A woman's secret can't be fully uncovered
A woman's secret can't be fully uncovered
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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.