Dhal aan dheela baran, dhuusaan buu barta

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English Translation

A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart

Context & Meaning

If one doesn't learn good habits, they pick up bad ones

Proverb ID
#327
Type
Somali Proverb
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.