Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
DEnglish Translation
Bad manners drive people away
Context & Meaning
Character determines companionship
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Daawo tiro badan waxba ma tarto
Too many medicines cure nothing
Too many medicines cure nothing
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
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.