Durduro geel baa ku jaba
DEnglish Translation
A rushing stream drowns camels
Context & Meaning
Haste destroys — slow and steady brings success
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Dameertu isku hallayn bay hooyadeed dabada uga nuugtaa
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
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
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
Dhagax tuujin iyo taabasho waa is le'eg
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Dhurwaal baa lagu yidhi, "Fool-xumo." Markaasuu yidhi, "Walaalkay weerana ma aragteen?"
The hyena was told he's ugly; he replied, "Have yo...
The hyena was told he's ugly; he replied, "Have yo...
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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.