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"
Doqon ha u gargaarin, hana gargaarsan
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Duufaan daqiiq bay tustaa
A storm exposes the dust
A storm exposes the dust
Dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana-hays dambey leedahay
Rash haste ends in regret
Rash haste ends in regret
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
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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.