Dab aan kulaylkiisa la arag, dambaskiisa lagama leexdo
DEnglish Translation
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach you
Context & Meaning
Consequences remain after causes are gone
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Dudun dareen iyo dugsasho ha isku darin
Don't mix excitement with rest
Don't mix excitement with rest
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
Dameer dhaan raacay
The donkey followed the camels
The donkey followed the camels
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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.