Af aanad aqoon, aabahaa wasna waa kaa yeedhsiiyaa
AEnglish Translation
A language you don't know could make you insult your father
Context & Meaning
Ignorance of language leads to mistakes — learn before you speak
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Awr kala guurtay, uurar kala guuray baa ka xun
Separated camels are bad, but separated hearts are...
Separated camels are bad, but separated hearts are...
Afar layskuma daro: waan guurayaa, waan guursanayaa, geel baan qaadi, geenyaan gadanayaa
You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'...
You can't combine: I'll marry, I'll be married, I'...
Adin waa la dhibaa, ilna waa la dhowraa
The ear suffers, the eye is protected
The ear suffers, the eye is protected
Atoorku intiisuu guun ku yahay
The coward's strength is only in boasting
The coward's strength is only in boasting
Ayax teg eedna reeb
When locusts leave, they leave blame behind
When locusts leave, they leave blame behind
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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.