Dantu ceeb ma laha, ee dadkaa iska naceeya
DEnglish Translation
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Context & Meaning
Poverty isn't dishonor — judgment comes from others
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dameeraha ta ugu yar baa ugu biqlo badan
The smallest donkey brays the most
The smallest donkey brays the most
Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Dumar iyo dheri midna la yaryeysto ma aha
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
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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.