Wax raagaa, rag kuma sama
WEnglish Translation
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
Context & Meaning
Delayed work loses value — act in time
Proverb ID
#962Type
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
Waari mayside, war hakaa hadho
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
You won't live forever, but may your story remain
War xumi dugsi ma fadhiisto
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
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...
Waan xoolo yarahayna deeq lagagama hadho, waan dad yarahayna dagaal lagagama hadho
Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; tho...
Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; tho...
Quick Actions
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.