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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Proverbs starting with "W"
Walaalo is necebi, way xoola yareeyaan, wayna xabaalo badiyaan
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Quarreling brothers lose wealth and fill graves
Waraabe dhankii loo eryaaba wuu toosaa
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
The hyena runs straight whichever way it's chased
Wiilkii is waalaba, wiil waabiyaa hela
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Every mad boy finds a madder boy
Wakhti kaa lumay, murugo ayuu reebaa
Lost time leaves sorrow behind
Lost time leaves sorrow behind
Wax kasta wuxuu leeyahay waqtigiis
Everything has its time
Everything has its time
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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.