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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dacas iyo dameer lama kala laha
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Dhedo roob noqon weyday
A drizzle that failed to become rain
A drizzle that failed to become rain
Duufaan daqiiq bay tustaa
A storm exposes the dust
A storm exposes the dust
Dacawadii tallaabada Nabiga ku dayatay, teedii ka tagtay, tu kalena gaadhi weyday
The jackal imitating the Prophet left its own walk...
The jackal imitating the Prophet left its own walk...
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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.