Dawaco geel ma cunto
DEnglish Translation
The fox doesn't eat camels
Context & Meaning
The weak can't harm the strong — know your limits
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhagax tuujin iyo taabasho waa is le'eg
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Doqoni meeshii la isku diriray bay ogtahay, meeshii lagu heshiiyeyse ma oga
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
Duur ooman, geel kuma nagaado
No camel rests in a dry wilderness
No camel rests in a dry wilderness
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
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...
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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.