Tol la'aani waa tows
TEnglish Translation
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
Context & Meaning
Community is protection — isolation hurts
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "T"
Tuhun waa sed
Suspicion is a burden
Suspicion is a burden
Tuug la qabtay talo ma laha
The caught thief has no excuse
The caught thief has no excuse
Tuug tuug ma xado
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
Tolkaa maw talisay, mase tuugtay
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Talo adigaa ku nool, ee iyadu kuguma noola
You live by advice, but advice doesn't live by you
You live by advice, but advice doesn't live by you
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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.