Dacawo duul-duul badan af libaax bay ku dambaysaa
DEnglish Translation
The restless jackal ends in the lion's mouth
Context & Meaning
Restlessness and greed lead to ruin
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
Duunyada nin aan lahayn, daaq uma soo go'do
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Livestock without an owner doesn't find pasture
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
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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.