Af daboolan dahab waaye
AEnglish Translation
A closed mouth is gold
Context & Meaning
Silence is valuable; think before speaking
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Afxumo nabad way kaa kaxaysaa, colaadna waxba kaagama tarto
Bad speech takes peace away but adds nothing to wa...
Bad speech takes peace away but adds nothing to wa...
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"
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
Ama afeef hore lahow, ama adkaysi dambe
Either apologize early or be patient later
Either apologize early or be patient later
Allow aqoon-xumo ha nagu cadaabin, eexona ha naga tegin
O God, don't punish us for ignorance or leave us t...
O God, don't punish us for ignorance or leave us t...
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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.