Waraabe ulla lala gaadhi waa, orodna wax lagaga dhibi waa
WEnglish Translation
The hyena can't be reached by stick or outrun by foot
Context & Meaning
Some problems can't be solved by force — they need wit
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Proverbs starting with "W"
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 — ...
Wadaad waa nin
A religious man is still a man
A religious man is still a man
Waayeel hadalkiisa kaftan buu ku dhammeeyaa
An elder ends his words with humor
An elder ends his words with humor
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
War jiraaba cakaaruu iman
News that exists eventually arrives
News that exists eventually arrives
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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.