Dabagaale timir gaadhi waayey qaraar buu yiraahdaa
DEnglish Translation
The chameleon that can't reach the date calls it bitter
Context & Meaning
People belittle what they cannot obtain
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Dibi hooyo xun korme ma noqdo
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
Dumaal ninka xishooday, kama ilmo dhalo
The shy man in widow marriage begets no children
The shy man in widow marriage begets no children
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
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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.