Wax walba run moodaa, rag ugu liita
WEnglish Translation
The worst man believes everything he hears
Context & Meaning
Naivety is weakness — verify before trusting
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "W"
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Wiilkii is waalaba, wiil waabiyaa hela
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Wakhti kaa lumay, murugo ayuu reebaa
Lost time leaves sorrow behind
Lost time leaves sorrow behind
Wax la dhalay iyo dhul baa loo marti yahay
One seeks permission from both people and land
One seeks permission from both people and land
Wax aqoon, wax looma sheego
He who knows, needs no explanation
He who knows, needs no explanation
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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.