Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

🌟 Proverb of the Day

Balaayo laba qad ma leh
Calamity doesn't eat twice a day
Trouble doesn't happen repeatedly in the same way — once is enough
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