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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad wax ugu liita ma tashe, ma toshe, ma tashiishe
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
Dumar iyo dheri midna la yaryeysto ma aha
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
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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.