Maahmaah Soomaali
Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs
🌟 Proverb of the Day
Meaning: You live by freedom; freedom doesn't live by you
Context: Liberty depends on use — freedom requires responsibility
Meaning: Camels are brought to the kraal by leftover salt and memory
Context: Past kindness and familiar care keep relationships close
Meaning: You may take an animal's food, but not human food
Context: Respect human sustenance — fairness in sharing matters
Meaning: Livestock aren't eaten, but their owners are devoured
Context: People are exploited, not possessions — greed preys on humans
Meaning: He who ignores information ruins the matter
Context: Ignorance in leadership destroys — knowledge prevents mistakes
Meaning: Excitement and boiling both cool down
Context: Passion fades with time — patience outlasts emotion
Meaning: A woman's beauty causes no pain
Context: Pride in appearance isn't harmful — elegance is part of dignity
Meaning: Folded legs bring no wealth
Context: Laziness yields poverty — work brings reward
Meaning: Not all ropes tie camels
Context: Not everything suits every task — use things rightly
Meaning: One inherits wealth from parental graves
Context: Legacy flows from the dead — honor your ancestors
Meaning: O jealous one, your strength is gone
Context: Envy weakens — jealousy destroys inner peace