Dabalaay gooji ama ha goojin, geela gu'ga dhalay baa lagugu tirin
DEnglish Translation
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spring
Context & Meaning
Some truths stand whether people acknowledge them or not
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dani waa seeto
Need is a rope that ties people together
Need is a rope that ties people together
Dhabada yari, dhabada weyn bay kugu ridaa
A narrow path leads you to the big road
A narrow path leads you to the big road
Dab iyo xanuun meel ma wada fadhiistaan
Fire and pain can't sit together
Fire and pain can't sit together
Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
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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.