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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana-hays dambey leedahay
Rash haste ends in regret
Rash haste ends in regret
Dabada iiga qor, anigaa durugsan doonee
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Duqsi caano ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku gubtaa
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
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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.