Wakhti kaa lumay, murugo ayuu reebaa
WEnglish Translation
Lost time leaves sorrow behind
Context & Meaning
Time wasted is life wasted — value every moment
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Wax la dhalay iyo dhul baa loo marti yahay
One seeks permission from both people and land
One seeks permission from both people and land
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
Wan weyn jeeroo la gawraco, indhihiisu cirka ma arkaan
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
Wax walba run moodaa, rag ugu liita
The worst man believes everything he hears
The worst man believes everything he hears
Wax raagaa, rag kuma sama
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
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About Somali Proverbs
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.