Wax aqoon, wax looma sheego
WEnglish Translation
He who knows, needs no explanation
Context & Meaning
Wisdom understands before words — understanding is silent
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Wadar iyo waaxid, yaa waalan
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
Wiil intuu ood ka booduu talo ka boodaa
As far as a boy jumps a fence, he jumps over advic...
As far as a boy jumps a fence, he jumps over advic...
Waan xoolo yarahayna deeq lagagama hadho, waan dad yarahayna dagaal lagagama hadho
Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; tho...
Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; tho...
War jiraaba cakaaruu iman
News that exists eventually arrives
News that exists eventually arrives
Waa baahan tahay, bakhtiga looma cuno
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
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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.