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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Wixii faq lagu sheego, fagaaraha ayey tagaan
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
War la'aani waa dhego la'aan
Lack of news is like being deaf
Lack of news is like being deaf
Waxaanad filanayn iyo fallaadhi waa kaa fajiciyaan
What you don't expect and a spear both surprise yo...
What you don't expect and a spear both surprise yo...
Wadar iyo waaxid, yaa waalan
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
Who's mad — the group or the loner?
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 — ...
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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.