Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
DEnglish Translation
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Context & Meaning
What doesn't fit you won't benefit you — choose according to need
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
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 ...
Dad wax yar tare ma ahee, wax ma-tare ma leh
Some help little, the useless help none
Some help little, the useless help none
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
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
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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.