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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Doqonniimo waa shil
Foolishness is an accident
Foolishness is an accident
Dadku hadalkay isku afgartaan, xooluhuna urta
People understand through speech, animals through ...
People understand through speech, animals through ...
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
Dhoofaa kaa dhimay
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
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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.