Dameeraha Adari, ninkii oodda ka qaadaa aroorshaa
DEnglish Translation
He who opens the fence for the Adari donkeys marries them
Context & Meaning
Meddling ties you to others' troubles
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad waxa yaqaan nin tuugsaday iyo nin u taliyey
He who has begged or ruled knows people
He who has begged or ruled knows people
Dameeraha Awdal, ninkii oodda ka rogaa aroorshaa
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Whoever lifts Awdal's fence marries its donkeys
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Duunyo la diriray, duufaan baa qaada
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
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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.