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"
Dantu ceeb ma laha, ee dadkaa iska naceeya
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Dantaada derin karkaraan waa loogu seexdaa
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
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
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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.