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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Proverbs starting with "W"
War xumi dugsi ma fadhiisto
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Wiilkii is waalaba, wiil waabiyaa hela
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Wadar iyo waaxid, yaa waalan
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
Wixii ay indho arkaan, ayey ilko gooyaan
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
Wax aad baratay waa baaskaaga
What you've learned is your survival kit
What you've learned is your survival kit
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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.