Dantaada derin karkaraan waa loogu seexdaa
DEnglish Translation
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own interest
Context & Meaning
People endure pain for personal gain — self-interest drives effort
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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...
Dameeraha ta ugu xun baa ugu haraati kulul
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
Doqon milantay iyo geesi damac bartay, dhexdoodaa miidaamo ka dhacdaa
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Dooro haday hal waddo iyo haday toban waddo kororto, kurug ma dhaafto
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
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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.