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"
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Doqoni cad ciid loogu riday, cay bay mooddaa
When sand is poured on a fool, he thinks it's insu...
When sand is poured on a fool, he thinks it's insu...
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Dameeraha Awdal, ninkii oodda ka rogaa aroorshaa
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Doqon milantay iyo geesi damac bartay, dhexdoodaa miidaamo ka dhacdaa
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
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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.