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"
Doqoni calaf ma leh
A fool has no destiny
A fool has no destiny
Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
Duqsi caano ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku gubtaa
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
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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.