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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duunyo la diriray, duufaan baa qaada
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
Dab iyo xanuun meel ma wada fadhiistaan
Fire and pain can't sit together
Fire and pain can't sit together
Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Dhallaan qayladii waa qaboonada
Children's noise is their happiness
Children's noise is their happiness
Darandoorriyow naas-naasi
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
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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.