Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
DEnglish Translation
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Context & Meaning
Know your limits; avoid unequal fights
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Duul kala maqan, daaqsin kuma heshiyaan
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
Dhedo roob noqon weyday
A drizzle that failed to become rain
A drizzle that failed to become rain
Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
Dumar la yaryeystaa ma leh
Women shouldn't be belittled
Women shouldn't be belittled
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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.