Dooro haday hal waddo iyo haday toban waddo kororto, kurug ma dhaafto
DEnglish Translation
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her path
Context & Meaning
Habit binds nature — people rarely change their ways
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dabagaale timir gaadhi waayey qaraar buu yiraahdaa
The chameleon that can't reach the date calls it b...
The chameleon that can't reach the date calls it b...
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Dacas kaa weyn dhiiqada bay kugu farjisaa
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
Dameeri dhaan raacday
The she-donkey followed the camels
The she-donkey followed the camels
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
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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.