Dantaadana maqaar eybaa loogu seexdaa
DEnglish Translation
For your interest, you'll even sleep on a dog's skin
Context & Meaning
People will sacrifice pride for necessity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duul nacas ah, ninkii hoggaamiyaa wuu halligmay
He who leads fools is ruined
He who leads fools is ruined
Dad-qal looma gurguurto
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
Doqoni hadday la xifaaltanto, in la is diriray bay mooddaa
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
Dumaal ninka xishooday, kama ilmo dhalo
The shy man in widow marriage begets no children
The shy man in widow marriage begets no children
Duur waa lagu jiraa, duunyo lama helo
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
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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.