Tolkaaga iyo xaaskaaga midna looma xoog weynaado
TEnglish Translation
Don't overpower your kin or your wife
Context & Meaning
Leadership isn't domination — respect keeps harmony
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Proverbs starting with "T"
Tuhun waa sed
Suspicion is a burden
Suspicion is a burden
Tuug tuug ma xado
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
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
Tolkaa maw talisay, mase tuugtay
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Did you consult your clan or steal from them?
Tol la'aani waa tows
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
Without kinship, life is rope-burn
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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.