Dab iyo xanuun meel ma wada fadhiistaan
DEnglish Translation
Fire and pain can't sit together
Context & Meaning
Two harms can't coexist; one drives out the other
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Dooro qoor qabasho biyo kuma cabto
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
Dhagar-qabe dhulkuu u dhaq-dhaqaaqaa
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
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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.