Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
DEnglish Translation
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Context & Meaning
Duty and self-responsibility can't be avoided
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqon dib bay wax ka garataa
A fool understands things after they happen
A fool understands things after they happen
Dabada iiga qor, anigaa durugsan doonee
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Dab aan kulaylkiisa la arag, dambaskiisa lagama leexdo
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
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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.