Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
DEnglish Translation
Need and elegance don't go together
Context & Meaning
Necessity humbles pride — survival comes before style
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Proverbs starting with "D"
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
Durduro geel baa ku jaba
A rushing stream drowns camels
A rushing stream drowns camels
Dadku hadalkay isku afgartaan, xooluhuna urta
People understand through speech, animals through ...
People understand through speech, animals through ...
Daleel marow maradiis geed ma daarow
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
Dad-qal looma gurguurto
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
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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.