Tuug la qabtay talo ma laha
TEnglish Translation
The caught thief has no excuse
Context & Meaning
Once exposed, guilt is undeniable — honesty is the only cure
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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
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
Talo laba adin dhexdood bay ka dhalataa
Wisdom is born between two legs
Wisdom is born between two legs
Tuug tuug ma xado
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
A thief doesn't steal from another thief
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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.