Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
DEnglish Translation
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Context & Meaning
Pride and ignorance breed quarrel
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dacawadii tallaabada Nabiga ku dayatay, teedii ka tagtay, tu kalena gaadhi weyday
The jackal imitating the Prophet left its own walk...
The jackal imitating the Prophet left its own walk...
Dabada iiga qor, anigaa durugsan doonee
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Durduro geel baa ku jaba
A rushing stream drowns camels
A rushing stream drowns camels
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Doqonniimo waa shil
Foolishness is an accident
Foolishness is an accident
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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.