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
Durduro geel baa ku jaba
A rushing stream drowns camels
A rushing stream drowns camels
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
Doqon nebi Muuse habaaray
A fool cursed Prophet Moses
A fool cursed Prophet Moses
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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.