Duul kala maqan, daaqsin kuma heshiyaan
DEnglish Translation
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
Context & Meaning
Unity is strength — division brings weakness
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqon milantay iyo geesi damac bartay, dhexdoodaa miidaamo ka dhacdaa
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Duul been sheegay, run buu qariyay
He who tells lies hides the truth
He who tells lies hides the truth
Doqoni meeshii la isku diriray bay ogtahay, meeshii lagu heshiiyeyse ma oga
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
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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.