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"
Dhabada yari, dhabada weyn bay kugu ridaa
A narrow path leads you to the big road
A narrow path leads you to the big road
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dhool bari ka kacay, dhaan loo nageeyaa
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of rain
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of rain
Dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana-hays dambey leedahay
Rash haste ends in regret
Rash haste ends in regret
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
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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.