Wakhti kaa tegay, tiigsimaad maleh
WEnglish Translation
The time that's gone can't be reached
Context & Meaning
You can't recover lost time — focus on the present
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Wax walba run moodaa, rag ugu liita
The worst man believes everything he hears
The worst man believes everything he hears
Wadaad waa nin
A religious man is still a man
A religious man is still a man
Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
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
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
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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.