Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
DEnglish Translation
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Context & Meaning
Bad upbringing limits growth — nurturing determines success
Proverb ID
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Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Doqon qaddar Alle taqaanna, qulucdaada looma dhiibto
A fool who talks of fate can't be trusted with you...
A fool who talks of fate can't be trusted with you...
Duul aan hoggaan lahayn, habaaska ayuu galaa
A group without a leader ends in dust
A group without a leader ends in dust
Daleel marow maradiis geed ma daarow
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
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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.