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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dib-u-gurasho, dib bay kuu dhigtaa
Retreat delays you
Retreat delays you
Duqsi caano ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku gubtaa
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
Dad-qal looma gurguurto
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Dad wax yar tare ma ahee, wax ma-tare ma leh
Some help little, the useless help none
Some help little, the useless help none
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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.