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"
Dad wax yar tare ma ahee, wax ma-tare ma leh
Some help little, the useless help none
Some help little, the useless help none
Doqon sokeeye ma aha
A fool is no relative
A fool is no relative
Duul nacas ah, ninkii hoggaamiyaa wuu halligmay
He who leads fools is ruined
He who leads fools is ruined
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Duunyo la diriray, duufaan baa qaada
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
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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.