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"
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dabalaay gooji ama ha goojin, geela gu'ga dhalay baa lagugu tirin
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Darandoorriyow naas-naasi
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
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.