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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War jiraaba cakaaruu iman
News that exists eventually arrives
News that exists eventually arrives
Wixii ay indho arkaan, ayey ilko gooyaan
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
Walaalkaa dhuux tagoogaa loogu soo subkadaa
Your brother's marrow is brought in a small dish
Your brother's marrow is brought in a small dish
Waranka ninka kugu dhufta iyo ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya, ninka kugu dhaqdhaqaajiya ayaa xun
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
Waxaan calaf ahayna lama cuno, waxaan hed ahayna looma dhinto
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
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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.