Dagaal qof buu ku dhintaa, qofna kuma dhasho
DEnglish Translation
War kills people; it bears none
Context & Meaning
Conflict only destroys life
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad-qal looma gurguurto
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
Doqonniimo waa shil
Foolishness is an accident
Foolishness is an accident
Dani waa seeto
Need is a rope that ties people together
Need is a rope that ties people together
Duqsi caano ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku gubtaa
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
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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.