Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
DEnglish Translation
A stream without water doesn't flow
Context & Meaning
Without substance, motion is impossible — words need action
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Dad-qal looma gurguurto
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
Dix dhaaxood dhagax ka waaye, hayeeshee hangool ka waaye
The valley lost stones but gained sticks
The valley lost stones but gained sticks
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...
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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.