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"
Dameeraha ta ugu yar baa ugu biqlo badan
The smallest donkey brays the most
The smallest donkey brays the most
Doqoni xarigga lagu xiro, xusullada bay ku sidataa
A fool carries her rope on her elbows
A fool carries her rope on her elbows
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
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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.