Dad iyo weel godanba waa la badiyaa
DEnglish Translation
People and hollow pots should both be many
Context & Meaning
Abundance gives strength; scarcity weakens
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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...
Daleel marow maradiis geed ma daarow
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Dabkii baxayaa dab lagu qabsadaa
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
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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.