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"
Dacartuba mar bay malab dhalaysaa
Even aloe bears honey once
Even aloe bears honey once
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Daleel marow maradiis geed ma daarow
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
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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.