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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Duul been sheegay, run buu qariyay
He who tells lies hides the truth
He who tells lies hides the truth
Dani waa seeto
Need is a rope that ties people together
Need is a rope that ties people together
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Duurjoog waa duurjoog, durbaan ha loo tumee
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
Dumar la yaryeystaa ma leh
Women shouldn't be belittled
Women shouldn't be belittled
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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.