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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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...
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
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...
Wadaad waa nin
A religious man is still a man
A religious man is still a man
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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.