Waayeel hortiisaa caano loogu badhxaa
WEnglish Translation
Milk is poured in front of elders
Context & Meaning
Respect elders in rituals and customs — honor precedes action
Proverb ID
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Wan weyn jeeroo la gawraco, indhihiisu cirka ma arkaan
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
Wadiiqada yari, wadada weyn bay kugu ridaa
The small path leads to the main road
The small path leads to the main road
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...
Waayeel hadalkiisa kaftan buu ku dhammeeyaa
An elder ends his words with humor
An elder ends his words with humor
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 — ...
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About Somali Proverbs
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.