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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Proverbs starting with "D"
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...
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
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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.