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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqon dib bay wax ka garataa
A fool understands things after they happen
A fool understands things after they happen
Daacadnimadu ma hungowdo
Honesty never fails
Honesty never fails
Dabalaay gooji ama ha goojin, geela gu'ga dhalay baa lagugu tirin
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Duur waa lagu jiraa, duunyo lama helo
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
Dacas iyo dameer lama kala laha
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
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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.