Waxaan calaf ahayna lama cuno, waxaan hed ahayna looma dhinto
WEnglish Translation
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and what isn't yours isn't worth dying for
Context & Meaning
Destiny decides fate — be content with your portion
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Walaalkaa markhaatiga ku fur, magtana la bixi
Testify truthfully for your brother, and pay his b...
Testify truthfully for your brother, and pay his b...
Waa baahan tahay, bakhtiga looma cuno
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Even when hungry, one doesn't eat a carcass
Wax is weydiintu ma xumee, wax is weydaarsigaa xun
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
Asking questions isn't bad; trading lies is
War xumi dugsi ma fadhiisto
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Bad news doesn't sit still in school
Wadiiqada yari, wadada weyn bay kugu ridaa
The small path leads to the main road
The small path leads to the main road
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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.