Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
DEnglish Translation
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Context & Meaning
The cunning profit from the lazy — only the active gain reward
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheerow, ii gaabow yaa jaree? Dhuubow, ma jaro
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Dooro qoor qabasho biyo kuma cabto
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
Dhillo garacatay mar hore bay nabad gashay
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
Daawo tiro badan waxba ma tarto
Too many medicines cure nothing
Too many medicines cure nothing
Dameeraha ta ugu xun baa ugu haraati kulul
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
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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.