Dabkii baxayaa dab lagu qabsadaa
DEnglish Translation
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Context & Meaning
Only strength restrains strength
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Doqontu hadalka dib u gocotaa
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
Dhalinyaro "dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana hays danbay leedahay."
Youthful excitement leads to regret later
Youthful excitement leads to regret later
Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
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About Somali Proverbs
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.