Duunyada nin aan lahayn, daaq uma soo go'do
DEnglish Translation
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Context & Meaning
Responsibility ensures survival — what's ownerless perishes
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dibi hooyo xun, hore ma noqdo
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
Dabalaay gooji ama ha goojin, geela gu'ga dhalay baa lagugu tirin
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Dameeri dhaan raacday
The she-donkey followed the camels
The she-donkey followed the camels
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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.