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"
Tolkaa maw talisay, mase tuugtay
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Tuug tuug ma xado
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
Tuhun waa sed
Suspicion is a burden
Suspicion is a burden
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
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.