Tolkaa maw talisay, mase tuugtay
TEnglish Translation
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Context & Meaning
Always include your people — unity keeps peace
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "T"
Tol la'aani waa tows
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
Talo laba adin dhexdood bay ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two legs
Wisdom is born between two legs
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
Tuug tuug ma xado
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
Tuug la qabtay talo ma laha
The caught thief has no excuse
The caught thief has no excuse
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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.