Walaloon gaddaa kunniin akkaataa itti gadda keessan itti ibsattaniif akka ka’umsaatti gargaaru. Jechootni gaddaa madaa onnee guutuu hiikuu baatanis, namoota biroof dhugaa jiru beeksisuuf fi gadda waliin qabuuf karaa bane.
Yeroo baay'ee namoonni "walaloo gaddaa ibsu fixed" ykn "walaloo gaddaa qophaa'e" barbaadu. Kunis sirna awwaalchaa irratti, miidiyaa hawaasummaa (Facebook, Telegram) irratti, ykn waltajjii gaddaa irratti dubbisuufidha. Walaloowwan akkasii yeroo baay’ee dhimmoota armaan gadii of keessatti qabatu: walaloo gaddaa ibsu fixed
When two clans dispute grazing land, a Jila (poetic debate) ensues. Instead of immediate spears, the elders face off with Walaloo . Through metaphor and wit, they negotiate peace. If a poet can make the opposing side weep for the shared memory of their ancestors, the war is avoided. Walaloon gaddaa kunniin akkaataa itti gadda keessan itti
The term "fixed" in this context carries a dual meaning. First, it implies finality —the cessation of hostilities and the acceptance of terms. Second, it implies repair —mending the social fabric that was torn by the conflict. Through metaphor and wit, they negotiate peace