Dad iyo weel godanba waa la badiyaa
DEnglish Translation
People and hollow pots should both be many
Context & Meaning
Abundance gives strength; scarcity weakens
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni xarigga lagu xiro, xusullada bay ku sidataa
A fool carries her rope on her elbows
A fool carries her rope on her elbows
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Dibi hooyo xun, hore ma noqdo
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
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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.