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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheerow, ii gaabow yaa jaree? Dhuubow, ma jaro
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Dusha dahab ah, hoosna wasakh
Golden on top, filthy underneath
Golden on top, filthy underneath
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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.