Duunyo la diriray, duufaan baa qaada
DEnglish Translation
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
Context & Meaning
Greed destroys possessions — conflict wastes fortune
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dib-u-gurasho, dib bay kuu dhigtaa
Retreat delays you
Retreat delays you
Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
Daleel marow maradiis geed ma daarow
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
Duunyada nin aan lahayn, daaq uma soo go'do
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
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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.