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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Waari mayside, war hakaa hadho
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
Wax kasta wuxuu leeyahay waqtigiis
Everything has its time
Everything has its time
Waalida ninkii soo baraa, laga waraystaa
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
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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.