Dhallaan dhargay fartaa loo lulaa
DEnglish Translation
A full child is amused by fingers
Context & Meaning
The satisfied forget hardship — comfort breeds play
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad iyo weel godanba waa la badiyaa
People and hollow pots should both be many
People and hollow pots should both be many
Duruuf adag, damiir adag bay tustaa
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
Dameeraha ta ugu xun baa ugu haraati kulul
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
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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.