Maahmaah Soomaali
Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs
🌟 Proverb of the Day
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: A bird that rises at night must have been disturbed
Context: Every unusual action has a cause — nothing happens without reason
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