Aqoon-xumo abaar ka daran
AEnglish Translation
Ignorance is worse than drought
Context & Meaning
Lack of knowledge causes more suffering than hunger
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "A"
Af jabay sidii ma noqdo
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
A broken mouth never returns to its shape
Abbeey dooli diloow, dad nool maad u daahdaa?
Father, killer of the helpless — are you not asham...
Father, killer of the helpless — are you not asham...
Aqoon la'aan waa iftiin la'aan
Without knowledge there is no light
Without knowledge there is no light
Arrin nin la toosan ayaa nin kale tuur la leh
A man with sense is the one another leans on
A man with sense is the one another leans on
Awrka dambe awrka hore socodkiisuu leeyahay
The rear camel's movement depends on the front one
The rear camel's movement depends on the front one
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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.