Duruuf adag, damiir adag bay tustaa
DEnglish Translation
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Context & Meaning
Character shines under pressure — hardship tests integrity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
Dagaal qof buu ku dhintaa, qofna kuma dhasho
War kills people; it bears none
War kills people; it bears none
Doqoni ammaanay la'aan bay u rixisaa
The fool praises blindly
The fool praises blindly
Dameeraha Awdal, ninkii oodda ka rogaa aroorshaa
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Dhabada yari, dhabada weyn bay kugu ridaa
A narrow path leads you to the big road
A narrow path leads you to the big road
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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.