Aqal tiir la’aantii - The powerful of unity in Somali wisdom

About this episode

This episode discusses the Somali proverb about the importance of unity and support among individuals.

In this episode, we learn the proverb - Aqal tiir la’aantii kaligii ma taagmo- Haddaynaan is taakulin tabar yeelanmaynee” A house cannot stand without its pillars. If we don’t support each other, then we won’t have strength. Aqal = a house (The house is Guriga) Tiir = Pilar La’aan = Without Kaligii = Alone Taagmo - standing Haddii = if Istaakulin = to support/help each other Tabar = strength, power Thank you for listening. Until next time, take care!!

People in this episode

Host: Khadar Osman

Topics covered

• Somali wisdom
• proverbs
• unity
• support
• strength

Keywords

• Aqal tiir la’aantii
• Somali language
• proverb
• unity
• strength
• support
• wisdom

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