Waari mayside, war hakaa hadho
WEnglish Translation
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
Context & Meaning
Good deeds outlive the body — legacy is immortality
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Wax raagaa, rag kuma sama
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
Waayeel hadalkiisa kaftan buu ku dhammeeyaa
An elder ends his words with humor
An elder ends his words with humor
Wax walba run moodaa, rag ugu liita
The worst man believes everything he hears
The worst man believes everything he hears
Waxaan calaf ahayna lama cuno, waxaan hed ahayna looma dhinto
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
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
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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.