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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duunyada nin aan lahayn, daaq uma soo go'do
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Doqon dib bay wax ka garataa
A fool understands things after they happen
A fool understands things after they happen
Dhallaan dhargay fartaa loo lulaa
A full child is amused by fingers
A full child is amused by fingers
Dooro xaarka way wada cuntaa, af-tirashadeyse way kala duwan yihiin
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
Dameer waa dameer, sidii goodirkaba ha u boodin
A donkey is a donkey; don't make it jump like a ga...
A donkey is a donkey; don't make it jump like a ga...
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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.