Waxaan kashaada gelin, korkaaga yay dhaamin
WEnglish Translation
What doesn't enter your mind shouldn't pass over your head
Context & Meaning
Think before acting — wisdom precedes action
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Proverbs starting with "W"
Waraabe daalay, dirirtiisaa loo tagaa
When the hyena tires, its fight is visited
When the hyena tires, its fight is visited
Waano dhalan baa ka adag
Advice is harder than childbirth
Advice is harder than childbirth
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
Wax aqoon, wax looma sheego
He who knows, needs no explanation
He who knows, needs no explanation
Wiilkii is waalaba, wiil waabiyaa hela
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
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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.