Wiil intuu ood ka booduu talo ka boodaa
WEnglish Translation
As far as a boy jumps a fence, he jumps over advice too
Context & Meaning
Youth ignores counsel — experience teaches best
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Wax raagaa, rag kuma sama
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
What lingers long doesn't benefit men
Wax la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
Wixii ay indho arkaan, ayey ilko gooyaan
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
What the eyes see, the teeth bite
Waraabe ulla lala gaadhi waa, orodna wax lagaga dhibi waa
The hyena can't be reached by stick or outrun by f...
The hyena can't be reached by stick or outrun by f...
Waxaan kashaada gelin, korkaaga yay dhaamin
What doesn't enter your mind shouldn't pass over y...
What doesn't enter your mind shouldn't pass over y...
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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.