Talo adigaa ku nool, ee iyadu kuguma noola
TEnglish Translation
You live by advice, but advice doesn't live by you
Context & Meaning
Guidance helps you; ignoring it harms only yourself
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "T"
Tolkaaga iyo xaaskaaga midna looma xoog weynaado
Don't overpower your kin or your wife
Don't overpower your kin or your wife
Tuhun waa sed
Suspicion is a burden
Suspicion is a burden
Talo laba adin dhexdood bay ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two legs
Wisdom is born between two legs
Tol la'aani waa tows
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
Tabcadaa ma tuugoobo
The hardworking aren't thieves
The hardworking aren't thieves
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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.