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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
Dameeraha Adari, ninkii oodda ka qaadaa aroorshaa
He who opens the fence for the Adari donkeys marri...
He who opens the fence for the Adari donkeys marri...
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
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
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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.