Af daboolan dahab waaye
AEnglish Translation
A closed mouth is gold
Context & Meaning
Silence is valuable; think before speaking
Proverb ID
#97Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "A"
Abbeey dooli diloow, dad nool maad u daahdaa?
Father, killer of the helpless — are you not asham...
Father, killer of the helpless — are you not asham...
Aan wada hadalno waa aan heshiinno
Let's talk; talking leads to agreement
Let's talk; talking leads to agreement
Ammaanadu kugu raagtay, inaad leedahay baad mooddaa
A trust that stays long with you seems like yours
A trust that stays long with you seems like yours
Alif kaa xumaaday, Albaqra kaama haro
If you get "Alif" wrong, you'll fail in "Al-Baqara...
If you get "Alif" wrong, you'll fail in "Al-Baqara...
Arrad waa dan, uskase waa doqonniimo
Hunger is a need; dirtiness is foolishness
Hunger is a need; dirtiness is foolishness
Quick Actions
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.