Dad wax yar tare ma ahee, wax ma-tare ma leh
DEnglish Translation
Some help little, the useless help none
Context & Meaning
Small benefit is better than none
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
Dacartuba mar bay malab dhalaysaa
Even aloe bears honey once
Even aloe bears honey once
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
Dad iyo weel godanba waa la badiyaa
People and hollow pots should both be many
People and hollow pots should both be many
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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.