Dacawadii tallaabada Nabiga ku dayatay, teedii ka tagtay, tu kalena gaadhi weyday
DEnglish Translation
The jackal imitating the Prophet left its own walk and failed the new one
Context & Meaning
Blind imitation loses both self and goal
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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
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
Dhallaan qayladii waa qaboonada
Children's noise is their happiness
Children's noise is their happiness
Daacadnimadu ma hungowdo
Honesty never fails
Honesty never fails
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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.