Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

Waan xoolo yarahayna deeq lagagama hadho, waan dad yarahayna dagaal lagagama hadho

Though my wealth is small, I'm still generous; though my clan is small, I still fight

Honor is not in quantity — pride and courage come from heart, not numbers

Found 166 proverb(s) starting with "D"

Meaning: No camel rests in a dry wilderness

Context: No one stays where they gain nothing — sustenance attracts life

Meaning: You can live in the wild but not find wealth

Context: Survival differs from success — civilization brings prosperity

Meaning: Travelers and livestock don't stay together

Context: Mobility and possession rarely mix — freedom demands sacrifice

Meaning: Hard times reveal a strong conscience

Context: Character shines under pressure — hardship tests integrity

Meaning: Every hardship is overcome by patience

Context: Perseverance is the cure for difficulty

Meaning: Golden on top, filthy underneath

Context: Don't trust appearances — surface beauty hides rot