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"
Waayeel ha soocine, wax aqoonta sooca
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Wax is weydiintu ma xumee, wax is weydaarsigaa xun
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
War la'aani waa dhego la'aan
Lack of news is like being deaf
Lack of news is like being deaf
Weel waliba wixii ku jiruu dhididaa
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
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.