Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
DEnglish Translation
Need and elegance don't go together
Context & Meaning
Necessity humbles pride — survival comes before style
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
Dhagax meel dhow buu ku dhacaa, hadalna meel dheer
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
Doqoni cad ciid loogu riday, cay bay mooddaa
When sand is poured on a fool, he thinks it's insu...
When sand is poured on a fool, he thinks it's insu...
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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.