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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Waari mayside, war hakaa hadho
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
Waalida ninkii soo baraa, laga waraystaa
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
Wax la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Wax kasta wuxuu leeyahay waqtigiis
Everything has its time
Everything has its time
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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.