Maahmaah Soomaali
Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs
🌟 Proverb of the Day
Meaning: While the word is in your heart, it's safe
Context: Once spoken, you lose control — silence is strength
Meaning: Good speech is charity
Context: Kind words are as valuable as giving — verbal goodness blesses both
Meaning: Hot and cold words meet at one place
Context: Extreme tempers meet in conflict — moderation prevents strife
Meaning: One man speaks to you one way, another hears you differently
Context: Miscommunication is common — choose words carefully
Meaning: Few words, much work
Context: Silent doers achieve more than loud talkers
Meaning: The elder's speech is a summary
Context: Wisdom is concise — the experienced speak efficiently
Meaning: Speech is fluid; it goes wherever it's pulled
Context: Conversations follow influence — steer talk wisely
Meaning: Speech is like sap — it flows
Context: Words travel naturally — control them before they spread
Meaning: People know how to talk to each other, and God knows their hearts
Context: Truth is known to God — sincerity matters more than words
Meaning: Speech is saying and listening
Context: Communication is two-sided — balance talking with listening
Meaning: Rough talk never brings good
Context: Harsh words sow conflict — gentleness wins peace
Meaning: One said it one way, another took it another
Context: People interpret words differently — communication requires clarity
Meaning: The one who talks much never finishes; the one who talks less misses nothing
Context: Brevity is wisdom — less talk, more meaning
Meaning: Words aren't shared, but milk is
Context: Real generosity lies in giving, not speaking
Meaning: Words and meat are different
Context: Talking isn't the same as acting — real value comes from doing
Meaning: Both speech and girls grow without blessing if prayer is absent
Context: Without guidance, beauty and words become dangerous — moral teaching is key
Meaning: Speech is safe before it's spoken
Context: Once spoken, words can't be taken back — silence preserves safety
Meaning: Talk doesn't go beyond talk
Context: Empty promises achieve nothing — only doing counts
Meaning: Much talk doesn't fill the pot
Context: Words don't replace deeds — action feeds results
Meaning: A word said without care travels far; milk drunk without care harms the ribs
Context: Carelessness in speech or action brings harm — mindfulness matters