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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Waayeel ha soocine, wax aqoonta sooca
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Wadaantii geeleeda kaafida, baa mid kalena kaalmeysaa
The sheikh who leaves his herd is helped by anothe...
The sheikh who leaves his herd is helped by anothe...
Waari mayside, war hakaa hadho
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
Wax la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
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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.