Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
DEnglish Translation
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Context & Meaning
The deceit of one person destroys many
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dulqaadasho yey noqon tii dibiga
Don't let patience become like that of the bull
Don't let patience become like that of the bull
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dhagax meel dhow buu ku dhacaa, hadalna meel dheer
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
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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.