Dal aqoon-la'aan waa la habaabaa, dad aqoon-la'aanna waa la qadaa
DEnglish Translation
A land without knowledge is lost; people without it are ruined
Context & Meaning
Education guides nations
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
Dhillo garacatay mar hore bay nabad gashay
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
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
Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
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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.