Duul aan hoggaan lahayn, habaaska ayuu galaa
DEnglish Translation
A group without a leader ends in dust
Context & Meaning
Leadership gives direction — chaos ruins all
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqon qaddar Alle taqaanna, qulucdaada looma dhiibto
A fool who talks of fate can't be trusted with you...
A fool who talks of fate can't be trusted with you...
Dab aan kulaylkiisa la arag, dambaskiisa lagama leexdo
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
Dabada iiga qor, anigaa durugsan doonee
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
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
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
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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.