Tol la'aani waa tows
TEnglish Translation
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
Context & Meaning
Community is protection — isolation hurts
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "T"
Tabcadaa ma tuugoobo
The hardworking aren't thieves
The hardworking aren't thieves
Tolkaa maw talisay, mase tuugtay
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Talo laba adin dhexdood bay ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two legs
Wisdom is born between two legs
Tuug la qabtay talo ma laha
The caught thief has no excuse
The caught thief has no excuse
Tolkaaga iyo xaaskaaga midna looma xoog weynaado
Don't overpower your kin or your wife
Don't overpower your kin or your wife
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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.