Category: Proverbs

Wisdom A wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool from his friends. Knowledge is power. The pen is mightier than the sword. …

Haraka haraka haina baraka. Meaning: Haste makes waste. (Quick actions often lead to mistakes.) Chanda chema huvikwa pete. Meaning: A good person is appreciated. (Good deeds are …

الوقت كالسيف، إن لم تقطعه قطعك “Time is like a sword; if you don’t cut it, it will cut you.” Meaning: Time is precious and …

የሚያደርግ የሚያደርግ እንደ ትምህርት ነው “What you do is just like a lesson.” Meaning: Your actions teach others more than your words. አንድ በላይ በላይ …

“Biyya hin beektu, nyaata hin argattu.” Translation: “If you do not know the land, you will not find food.” Meaning: Knowledge of your environment is crucial for …

This is a list of popular Somali proverbs starting with A Aabe, kan yar iga celiyoo kan weyn igu sii daa – Oh Father, save me …

This is a list of popular Somali proverbs starting with B: Baadiyi nin aan lahayn bay ag joogtaa. Lost cattle (i.e. which are looked for by …

This is a list of popular Somali proverbs starting with C: Caado la gooyey caro Allay leedahay: A broken tradition angers God. Cadowgaaga caano mac ayaa …

This is a list of popular Somali proverbs starting with D: Daacadi ma hungowdo: Honesty is not treated with empty hands ( i.e. it always rewarded). …

This is a list of popular Somali proverbs starting with E and F: Eebe ma naxee waa naxariistaa. God does not have mercy (on people), but …