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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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 is weydiintu ma xumee, wax is weydaarsigaa xun
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Wax aad baratay waa baaskaaga
What you've learned is your survival kit
What you've learned is your survival kit
Weylasha biree, dibigu ha ku quustee
The calves play; let the bull not envy them
The calves play; let the bull not envy them
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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.