Dabada iiga qor, anigaa durugsan doonee
DEnglish Translation
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Context & Meaning
Said by a coward avoiding responsibility
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
Daacadnimadu ma hungowdo
Honesty never fails
Honesty never fails
Diidiin weel shee deymo da'a ka koriye, ma danbar manuujiyaa?
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
The bird feeds its chicks patiently — will it now ...
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
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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.