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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Proverbs starting with "W"
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...
Waayeel hortiisaa caano loogu badhxaa
Milk is poured in front of elders
Milk is poured in front of elders
Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
Wax la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
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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.