Maahmaah Soomaali
Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs
🌟 Proverb of the Day
Meaning: When the hyena tires, its fight is visited
Context: Weakness invites attack — stay prepared
Meaning: The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
Context: Pressure brings clarity — fear sharpens focus
Meaning: The hyena can't be reached by stick or outrun by foot
Context: Some problems can't be solved by force — they need wit
Meaning: What you've learned is your survival kit
Context: Knowledge is wealth — it can't be stolen or lost
Meaning: The time that's gone can't be reached
Context: You can't recover lost time — focus on the present
Meaning: Chop wood for food that doesn't exist
Context: Prepare before need arises — foresight prevents hunger
Meaning: Beauty is in your eyes, worth is in your destiny
Context: True value lies in character and fate — not appearance
Meaning: The slow walker isn't pricked by thorns
Context: Caution prevents harm — patience beats haste
Meaning: A cough and a pregnancy can't be hidden
Context: Truth eventually shows — nothing stays secret forever
Meaning: A smile can give support
Context: Kindness uplifts — encouragement heals silently
Meaning: Too much laughter becomes foolishness
Context: Excess joy breeds disrespect — moderation brings dignity
Meaning: Sticks must be tied before being carried
Context: Preparation precedes action — organization leads to success
Meaning: He who's content with what he sees, is content with what he drinks
Context: Contentment brings peace — satisfaction is wealth
Meaning: Everyone grows from what they consume
Context: Nourishment — physical or mental — shapes who we become
Meaning: Everyone reaps what they plant
Context: Actions have consequences — your deeds determine your reward
Meaning: Everyone carries their share of burden on their neck
Context: Each person bears their own fate — no one escapes responsibility
Meaning: One should never despair while a living person stands before them
Context: Life always carries hope — as long as there's breath, there's a way
Meaning: A fence that's far from you doesn't protect you from cold
Context: Distance weakens protection — stay close to what guards you
Meaning: Fallen twigs are gathered by their height
Context: Even among equals, order and hierarchy exist — organization keeps peace
Meaning: Carrying and pulling the fence serve the same home
Context: Different efforts can serve the same goal — teamwork unites purpose