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"
Af jabay sidii ma noqdo
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
Af waa kan, maxaa lagu aamminaa?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
This is a mouth — how can it be trusted?
Af daboolan dahab waaye
A closed mouth is gold
A closed mouth is gold
Arrin kaa tagtay, "Ahaa" sooma celiso
What's gone cannot be brought back by "if only"
What's gone cannot be brought back by "if only"
Ammaanadu cirkaa diiday, dhulkaa diiday, aadmi baa qaatay
The sky refused trust, the earth refused it, but m...
The sky refused trust, the earth refused it, but m...
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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.