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"
Duur ooman, geel kuma nagaado
No camel rests in a dry wilderness
No camel rests in a dry wilderness
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Doqoni xin mooyiye, xisaab ma taqaan
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Diidiin weel shee deymo da'a ka koriye, ma danbar manuujiyaa?
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
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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.