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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
Deriskaa dagaalkaaga rabaa, dooradaada "ceeshaas" buu ku yiraahdaa
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
Dawarsato dariiqay ku colowdaa
The beggar becomes an enemy of the street she begs...
The beggar becomes an enemy of the street she begs...
Dab iyo xanuun meel ma wada fadhiistaan
Fire and pain can't sit together
Fire and pain can't sit together
Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
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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.