Duul iyo duunyo, waa laba aan is raacin
DEnglish Translation
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Context & Meaning
Mobility and possession rarely mix — freedom demands sacrifice
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Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
Doqontu marka la ficil-tamayo, in la tagayo ayay mooddaa
When others act, the fool thinks they're leaving h...
When others act, the fool thinks they're leaving h...
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
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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.