Waayeel hadalkiisa kaftan buu ku dhammeeyaa
WEnglish Translation
An elder ends his words with humor
Context & Meaning
Maturity balances seriousness with lightness
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Wakhti kaa lumay, murugo ayuu reebaa
Lost time leaves sorrow behind
Lost time leaves sorrow behind
War jiraaba cakaaruu iman
News that exists eventually arrives
News that exists eventually arrives
Waranka ninka kugu dhufta iyo ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya, ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya ayaa xun
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
Wadaanta isha ka xumaataa, faylkay la tagtaa
The cleric who loses sight of justice is ruined by...
The cleric who loses sight of justice is ruined by...
Wax kasta wuxuu leeyahay waqtigiis
Everything has its time
Everything has its time
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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.