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"
Dameeraha ta ugu yar baa ugu biqlo badan
The smallest donkey brays the most
The smallest donkey brays the most
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Doqontu afka xanbay ku sidaa, ishana xil
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
Dad wax yar tare ma ahee, wax ma-tare ma leh
Some help little, the useless help none
Some help little, the useless help none
Dooro qoor qabasho biyo kuma cabto
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
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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.