Af aanad lahayn lama qabto
AEnglish Translation
A tongue that isn't yours cannot be restrained
Context & Meaning
You can't control what you don't understand
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Proverbs starting with "A"
Abuur iyo waano, abuur baa horraysay
Creation came before advice
Creation came before advice
Aqal libaax lafo lagama waayo
A lion's den has no bones left
A lion's den has no bones left
Abeesana dhul u ekaysaa bay ku dishaa, wadaadna dad u ekaysaa
A snake kills on ground that suits it; a cleric de...
A snake kills on ground that suits it; a cleric de...
Adhi-jir xil bay wadaagtaa
Herding is a shared responsibility
Herding is a shared responsibility
Arrin nin la toosan ayaa nin kale tuur la leh
A man with sense is the one another leans on
A man with sense is the one another leans on
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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.