Wax la dhalay iyo dhul baa loo marti yahay
WEnglish Translation
One seeks permission from both people and land
Context & Meaning
Respect both hosts and environment
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
War la'aani waa dhego la'aan
Lack of news is like being deaf
Lack of news is like being deaf
Wax la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
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
Waayeel hortiisaa caano loogu badhxaa
Milk is poured in front of elders
Milk is poured in front of elders
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
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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.