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"
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Dooro haday hal waddo iyo haday toban waddo kororto, kurug ma dhaafto
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
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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.