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"
Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
Dheriga karkaraya kulayl baa keenay
The boiling pot is hot for a reason
The boiling pot is hot for a reason
Doqoni xarigga lagu xiro, xusullada bay ku sidataa
A fool carries her rope on her elbows
A fool carries her rope on her elbows
Dusha dahab ah, hoosna wasakh
Golden on top, filthy underneath
Golden on top, filthy underneath
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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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.