Dacas kaa weyn dhiiqada bay kugu farjisaa
DEnglish Translation
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
Context & Meaning
Elders can still humble the young; respect experience
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhallaan qayladii waa qaboonada
Children's noise is their happiness
Children's noise is their happiness
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
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
Dacas iyo dameer lama kala laha
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
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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.