Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
DEnglish Translation
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Context & Meaning
Hard work gives low prestige; social standing depends on role
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dulqaadasho yey noqon tii dibiga
Don't let patience become like that of the bull
Don't let patience become like that of the bull
Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
Dumaal ninka xishooday, kama ilmo dhalo
The shy man in widow marriage begets no children
The shy man in widow marriage begets no children
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
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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.