Waayeel hadalkiisa kaftan buu ku dhammeeyaa
WEnglish Translation
An elder ends his words with humor
Context & Meaning
Maturity balances seriousness with lightness
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Wax la dhalay iyo dhul baa loo marti yahay
One seeks permission from both people and land
One seeks permission from both people and land
Waxaanad filanayn iyo fallaadhi waa kaa fajiciyaan
What you don't expect and a spear both surprise yo...
What you don't expect and a spear both surprise yo...
Waa lagu shareeraa, waxay sheegtaba ha waydee
One is criticized regardless of what they say
One is criticized regardless of what they say
Walaashaa iskuma hubtid, seedigaa ha seegin
Don't trust only your sister; respect also your in...
Don't trust only your sister; respect also your in...
Waa baahan tahay, bakhtiga looma cuno
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
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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.