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 la qarashaa, ama qudhmaa ama qubtaa
What's spent either spoils or spills
What's spent either spoils or spills
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
Waalida ninkii soo baraa, laga waraystaa
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
The one who causes madness is questioned, not the ...
Waxaan calaf ahayna lama cuno, waxaan hed ahayna looma dhinto
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
What isn't destined for you won't be eaten, and wh...
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
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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.