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"
Doqoni meeshii la isku diriray bay ogtahay, meeshii lagu heshiiyeyse ma oga
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
Doqoneey dabkaa baa!
Foolish one, beware of fire!
Foolish one, beware of fire!
Dantaada derin karkaraan waa loogu seexdaa
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
Dhool bari ka kacay, dhaan loo nageeyaa
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of rain
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of rain
Dameertu isku hallayn bay hooyadeed dabada uga nuugtaa
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
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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.