Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
DEnglish Translation
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Context & Meaning
Act quickly when a matter needs urgency; hesitation brings loss
Proverb ID
#264Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqontu marka la ficil-tamayo, in la tagayo ayay mooddaa
When others act, the fool thinks they're leaving h...
When others act, the fool thinks they're leaving h...
Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Duufaan xoog leh baa geed adag jebiyaa
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
Dabagaale timir gaadhi waayey qaraar buu yiraahdaa
The chameleon that can't reach the date calls it b...
The chameleon that can't reach the date calls it b...
Dantii mooge, maro duug ah ka liid
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
Quick Actions
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.