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
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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 la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
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...
Waa lagu shareeraa, waxay sheegtaba ha waydee
One is criticized regardless of what they say
One is criticized regardless of what they say
Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
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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.