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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Doqonkii lumay oo la soo helay wuxuu yiri, "Maxaa la iga faraxsan yahay, berriba waan lumiye."
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
Dadku hadalkay isku afgartaan, xooluhuna urta
People understand through speech, animals through ...
People understand through speech, animals through ...
Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Doc ka yeedh iyo dameerkaba daanka ayaa laga jebiyaa
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
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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.