Dacartuba mar bay malab dhalaysaa
DEnglish Translation
Even aloe bears honey once
Context & Meaning
Good can arise from an unlikely source
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhurwaa dhoomo laguma rarto
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Dab aan kulaylkiisa la arag, dambaskiisa lagama leexdo
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
Dooro xaarka way wada cuntaa, af-tirashadeyse way kala duwan yihiin
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
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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.