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
Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dacas kaa weyn dhiiqada bay kugu farjisaa
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
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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.