Waa lagu shareeraa, waxay sheegtaba ha waydee
WEnglish Translation
One is criticized regardless of what they say
Context & Meaning
You can't please everyone — accept criticism calmly
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Wixii ay indho arkaan, ayey ilko gooyaan
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
Weel waliba wixii ku jiruu dhididaa
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
War xumi dugsi ma fadhiisto
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Waraabe ulla lala gaadhi waa, orodna wax lagaga dhibi waa
The hyena can't be reached by stick or outrun by f...
The hyena can't be reached by stick or outrun by f...
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Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.