Wax la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
WEnglish Translation
What's spent either spoils or spills
Context & Meaning
Hoarded wealth perishes — use it wisely
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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...
Wadaad waa nin
A religious man is still a man
A religious man is still a man
Weel waliba wixii ku jiruu dhididaa
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
Every pot sweats according to what's inside it
Waalida ninkii soo baraa, laga waraystaa
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
Waxaan kashaada gelin, korkaaga yay dhaamin
What doesn't enter your mind shouldn't pass over y...
What doesn't enter your mind shouldn't pass over y...
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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.