Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
DEnglish Translation
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
Context & Meaning
Good planning must lead to timely action
Proverb ID
#313Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duqsi caano ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku gubtaa
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
Dudun dareen iyo dugsasho ha isku darin
Don't mix excitement with rest
Don't mix excitement with rest
Duul daallan, safar dheer ma maro
A tired traveler can't go far
A tired traveler can't go far
Dab aan ku gubin kulaylkiisa ma ogid
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
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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.