Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
WEnglish Translation
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
Context & Meaning
Pressure brings clarity — fear sharpens focus
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Wax la dhalay iyo dhul baa loo marti yahay
One seeks permission from both people and land
One seeks permission from both people and land
Waa baahan tahay, bakhtiga looma cuno
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Waayeel hortiisaa caano loogu badhxaa
Milk is poured in front of elders
Milk is poured in front of elders
Waraabe daalay, dirirtiisaa loo tagaa
When the hyena tires, its fight is visited
When the hyena tires, its fight is visited
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
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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.