Dad-qal looma gurguurto
DEnglish Translation
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
Context & Meaning
The past is gone; look forward
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duunyada nin aan lahayn, daaq uma soo go'do
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
Dameeraha ta ugu yar baa ugu biqlo badan
The smallest donkey brays the most
The smallest donkey brays the most
Dantu ceeb ma laha, ee dadkaa iska naceeya
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Dantii mooge, maro duug ah ka liid
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
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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.