Dameer waa dameer, sidii goodirkaba ha u boodin
DEnglish Translation
A donkey is a donkey; don't make it jump like a gazelle
Context & Meaning
Don't expect the impossible from the unfit
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Doqon Alle bariday, xeradeedii bay ka aragtay
The fool who prayed to God found Him in her tent
The fool who prayed to God found Him in her tent
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
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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.