Wadar iyo waaxid, yaa waalan
WEnglish Translation
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
Context & Meaning
Sometimes the crowd is wrong — truth isn't always with the majority
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Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Wiilkii is waalaba, wiil waabiyaa hela
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Waxaan kashaada gelin, korkaaga yay dhaamin
What doesn't enter your mind shouldn't pass over y...
What doesn't enter your mind shouldn't pass over y...
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
Waxaan calaf ahayna lama cuno, waxaan hed ahayna looma dhinto
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
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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.