Duur waa lagu jiraa, duunyo lama helo
DEnglish Translation
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
Context & Meaning
Survival differs from success — civilization brings prosperity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dameertu isku hallayn bay hooyadeed dabada uga nuugtaa
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
Dameeraha Awdal, ninkii oodda ka rogaa aroorshaa
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dhool bari ka kacay, dhaan loo nageeyaa
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of rain
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of rain
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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.