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"
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
Dagaal qof buu ku dhintaa, qofna kuma dhasho
War kills people; it bears none
War kills people; it bears none
Doqon milantay iyo geesi damac bartay, dhexdoodaa miidaamo ka dhacdaa
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Dameertu ma hadhsato, ilmaheedana ma hadhiso
The donkey doesn't rest in the shade nor shades he...
The donkey doesn't rest in the shade nor shades he...
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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.