Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
DEnglish Translation
The small group depends on the large one
Context & Meaning
Cooperation sustains society — interdependence is natural
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dacawadii tallaabada Nabiga ku dayatay, teedii ka tagtay, tu kalena gaadhi weyday
The jackal imitating the Prophet left its own walk...
The jackal imitating the Prophet left its own walk...
Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
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
Dantaadana maqaar eybaa loogu seexdaa
For your interest, you'll even sleep on a dog's sk...
For your interest, you'll even sleep on a dog's sk...
Dad wax ugu liita ma tashe, ma toshe, ma tashiishe
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
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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.