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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What lingers long doesn't benefit men
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
Wixii faq lagu sheego, fagaaraha ayey tagaan
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
Whatever is spoken in whispers ends up in the squa...
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The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
The one who stabs you and the one who urges him — ...
Waayeel ha soocine, wax aqoonta sooca
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
Don't separate by age, separate by knowledge
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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.