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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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...
Wiilkii is waalaba, wiil waabiyaa hela
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
War jiraaba cakaaruu iman
News that exists eventually arrives
News that exists eventually arrives
Waxaanad filanayn iyo fallaadhi waa kaa fajiciyaan
What you don't expect and a spear both surprise yo...
What you don't expect and a spear both surprise yo...
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
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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.