Waayeel ha soocine, wax aqoonta sooca
WEnglish Translation
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Context & Meaning
Respect is earned through wisdom, not years
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Wadiiqada yari, wadada weyn bay kugu ridaa
The small path leads to the main road
The small path leads to the main road
Waayeel hortiisaa caano loogu badhxaa
Milk is poured in front of elders
Milk is poured in front of elders
Wixii faq lagu sheego, fagaaraha ayey tagaan
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
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...
Wiilkii is waalaba, wiil waabiyaa hela
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
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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.