Dooro qoor qabasho biyo kuma cabto
DEnglish Translation
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
Context & Meaning
Freedom is essential — no one thrives under oppression
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
Dantaada derin karkaraan waa loogu seexdaa
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
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.