Wax aad baratay waa baaskaaga
WEnglish Translation
What you've learned is your survival kit
Context & Meaning
Knowledge is wealth — it can't be stolen or lost
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Wan weyn jeeroo la gawraco, indhihiisu cirka ma arkaan
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
Wadiiqada yari, wadada weyn bay kugu ridaa
The small path leads to the main road
The small path leads to the main road
Wixii faq lagu sheego, fagaaraha ayey tagaan
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
War la'aani waa dhego la'aan
Lack of news is like being deaf
Lack of news is like being deaf
Wakhti kaa tegay, tiigsimaad maleh
The time that's gone can't be reached
The time that's gone can't be reached
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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.