Dadku hadalkay isku afgartaan, xooluhuna urta
DEnglish Translation
People understand through speech, animals through smell
Context & Meaning
Communication defines humanity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhillo, intaadan "dhillo" oran, ayadaa ku tiri "dhillo."
Before you call her a harlot, she calls you one
Before you call her a harlot, she calls you one
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, ...
Durduro geel baa ku jaba
A rushing stream drowns camels
A rushing stream drowns camels
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
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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.