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"
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
Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
Dhurwaa dhoomo laguma rarto
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
Diidiin weel shee deymo da'a ka koriye, ma danbar manuujiyaa?
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
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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.