Dab aan ku gubin kulaylkiisa ma ogid
DEnglish Translation
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
Context & Meaning
Experience teaches more than hearsay
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhoofaa kaa dhimay
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
Doqon sokeeye ma aha
A fool is no relative
A fool is no relative
Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
Dameeri dhaan raacday
The she-donkey followed the camels
The she-donkey followed the camels
Dhadhan shaa waalan, dhergaana ka sii daran
Bad tea tastes worse when you've already had enoug...
Bad tea tastes worse when you've already had enoug...
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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.