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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
War xumi dugsi ma fadhiisto
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
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...
Waa lagu shareeraa, waxay sheegtaba ha waydee
One is criticized regardless of what they say
One is criticized regardless of what they say
Wan weyn jeeroo la gawraco, indhihiisu cirka ma arkaan
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
The big ram never looks up until slaughtered
War jiraaba cakaaruu iman
News that exists eventually arrives
News that exists eventually arrives
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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.