Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
WEnglish Translation
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Context & Meaning
Family conflict destroys prosperity — unity preserves life
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Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
Waraabe daalay, dirirtiisaa loo tagaa
When the hyena tires, its fight is visited
When the hyena tires, its fight is visited
Walaalkaa markhaatiga ku fur, magtana la bixi
Testify truthfully for your brother, and pay his b...
Testify truthfully for your brother, and pay his b...
Wadaad waa nin
A religious man is still a man
A religious man is still a man
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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.