Wadaanta isha ka xumaataa, faylkay la tagtaa
WEnglish Translation
The cleric who loses sight of justice is ruined by his own book
Context & Meaning
Corruption in the learned destroys their authority
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Wixii ay indho arkaan, ayey ilko gooyaan
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
Wadaantii geeleeda kaafida, baa mid kalena kaalmeysaa
The sheikh who leaves his herd is helped by anothe...
The sheikh who leaves his herd is helped by anothe...
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
Waa lagu shareeraa, waxay sheegtaba ha waydee
One is criticized regardless of what they say
One is criticized regardless of what they say
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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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.