Dab ama hadal baa lagu bakhtiiyaa, ama biyo
DEnglish Translation
Fire is quenched by words or by water
Context & Meaning
Conflicts end either by reason or by force
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
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...
Diidiin weel shee deymo da'a ka koriye, ma danbar manuujiyaa?
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
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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.