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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Wixii ay indho arkaan, ayey ilko gooyaan
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
War jiraaba cakaaruu iman
News that exists eventually arrives
News that exists eventually arrives
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...
Weel waliba wixii ku jiruu dhididaa
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
Wadar iyo waaxid, yaa waalan
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
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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.