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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
Diidiin weel shee deymo da'a ka koriye, ma danbar manuujiyaa?
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Daleel marow maradiis geed ma daarow
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
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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.