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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Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
Walaalkaa markhaatiga ku fur, magtana la bixi
Testify truthfully for your brother, and pay his b...
Testify truthfully for your brother, and pay his b...
Wixii faq lagu sheego, fagaaraha ayey tagaan
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
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...
Waan xoolo yarahayna deeq lagagama hadho, waan dad yarahayna dagaal lagagama hadho
Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; tho...
Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; tho...
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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.