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"
Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
Dhal aan dheela baran, dhuusaan buu barta
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
Doqonniimo waa shil
Foolishness is an accident
Foolishness is an accident
Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
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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.