Duur ooman, geel kuma nagaado
DEnglish Translation
No camel rests in a dry wilderness
Context & Meaning
No one stays where they gain nothing — sustenance attracts life
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Dheerow, ii gaabow yaa jaree? Dhuubow, ma jaro
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
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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.