Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Duul iyo duunyo, waa laba aan is raacin
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Mobility and possession rarely mix — freedom demands sacrifice
Found 5 proverb(s) starting with "U"

Meaning: The pregnancy of a noblewoman and that of a slave shouldn't be inspected

Context: Respect privacy — all conditions deserve dignity

Meaning: Give your stick to someone you can take it back from

Context: Trust only those within your control — power needs balance

Meaning: A stick is straightened while still wet

Context: Discipline children while young — early guidance shapes character

Meaning: A mother soon forgets the pain of childbirth

Context: Time heals all — love outweighs suffering

Meaning: A stick lying flat never breaks

Context: Humility prevents harm — bending saves strength