Wax is weydiintu ma xumee, wax is weydaarsigaa xun
WEnglish Translation
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
Context & Meaning
Curiosity is good — deception isn't
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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 — ...
Walaalkaa dhuux tagoogaa loogu soo subkadaa
Your brother's marrow is brought in a small dish
Your brother's marrow is brought in a small dish
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
Wax walba run moodaa, rag ugu liita
The worst man believes everything he hears
The worst man believes everything he hears
Waayeel ha soocine, wax aqoonta sooca
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
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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.