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"
Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
Duul daallan, safar dheer ma maro
A tired traveler can't go far
A tired traveler can't go far
Doqontu hadalka dib u gocotaa
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
Dhillo garacatay mar hore bay nabad gashay
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
The prostitute who miscarried is already at peace
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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.