Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
DEnglish Translation
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Context & Meaning
Taking reckless risks is as good as losing oneself
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doc ka yeedh iyo dameerkaba daanka ayaa laga jebiyaa
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
Dhagar-qabe dhulkuu u dhaq-dhaqaaqaa
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
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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.