Waan xoolo yarahayna deeq lagagama hadho, waan dad yarahayna dagaal lagagama hadho
WEnglish Translation
Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; though my clan is small, I still fight
Context & Meaning
Honor is not in quantity — pride and courage come from heart, not numbers
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Waa lagu shareeraa, waxay sheegtaba ha waydee
One is criticized regardless of what they say
One is criticized regardless of what they say
Wiil intuu ood ka booduu talo ka boodaa
As far as a boy jumps a fence, he jumps over advic...
As far as a boy jumps a fence, he jumps over advic...
Waranka ninka kugu dhufta iyo ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya, ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya ayaa xun
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
Wan weyn jeeroo la gawraco, indhihiisu cirka ma arkaan
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
Wax la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
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About Somali Proverbs
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.