Dacas iyo dameer lama kala laha
DEnglish Translation
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
Context & Meaning
Common tools serve everyone—shared property
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dantu ceeb ma laha, ee dadkaa iska naceeya
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dal aqoon-la'aan waa la habaabaa, dad aqoon-la'aanna waa la qadaa
A land without knowledge is lost; people without i...
A land without knowledge is lost; people without i...
Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
Dhadhan shaa waalan, dhergaana ka sii daran
Bad tea tastes worse when you've already had enoug...
Bad tea tastes worse when you've already had enoug...
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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.