Walaalkaa markhaatiga ku fur, magtana la bixi
WEnglish Translation
Testify truthfully for your brother, and pay his blood debt if needed
Context & Meaning
Brotherhood means loyalty — stand by kin in both truth and trial
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Waayeel hortiisaa caano loogu badhxaa
Milk is poured in front of elders
Milk is poured in front of elders
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...
Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
Wixii ay indho arkaan, ayey ilko gooyaan
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
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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.