Usha intay qoyan tahay, ayaa la toosiyaa
UEnglish Translation
A stick is straightened while still wet
Context & Meaning
Discipline children while young — early guidance shapes character
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Proverbs starting with "U"
Ushaada nin aad ka qaadi kartaa, loo dhiibtaa
Give your stick to someone you can take it back fr...
Give your stick to someone you can take it back fr...
Ul jiiftaa ma jabto
A stick lying flat never breaks
A stick lying flat never breaks
Umuli ilawshiinyo dhaw
A mother soon forgets the pain of childbirth
A mother soon forgets the pain of childbirth
Uur mudane iyo uur berde, midna lama baadho
The pregnancy of a noblewoman and that of a slave ...
The pregnancy of a noblewoman and that of a slave ...
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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.