Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
DEnglish Translation
Advice is what's said before death
Context & Meaning
Final words carry wisdom — listen when elders advise
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Dibi hooyo xun korme ma noqdo
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
Dad-qal looma gurguurto
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
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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.