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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What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
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
Waa baahan tahay, bakhtiga looma cuno
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Wax walba run moodaa, rag ugu liita
The worst man believes everything he hears
The worst man believes everything he hears
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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.