Dib-u-gurasho, dib bay kuu dhigtaa
DEnglish Translation
Retreat delays you
Context & Meaning
Constant hesitation prevents progress
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
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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.