Dagaal wiil kuma dhashee, wiil baa ku dhinta
DEnglish Translation
War doesn't give birth to sons; it kills them
Context & Meaning
Youth perish in war—peace sustains generations
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dacawo duul-duul badan af libaax bay ku dambaysaa
The restless jackal ends in the lion's mouth
The restless jackal ends in the lion's mouth
Dhagax tuujin iyo taabasho waa is le'eg
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dameer dhaan raacay
The donkey followed the camels
The donkey followed the camels
Duufaan xoog leh baa geed adag jebiyaa
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
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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.