War la'aani waa dhego la'aan
WEnglish Translation
Lack of news is like being deaf
Context & Meaning
Awareness keeps one alive — ignorance is blindness
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Waa lagu shareeraa, waxay sheegtaba ha waydee
One is criticized regardless of what they say
One is criticized regardless of what they say
Weylasha biree, dibigu ha ku quustee
The calves play; let the bull not envy them
The calves play; let the bull not envy them
Wax raagaa, rag kuma sama
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
Waayeel ha soocine, wax aqoonta sooca
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
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.