Dameeraha ta ugu yar baa ugu biqlo badan
DEnglish Translation
The smallest donkey brays the most
Context & Meaning
The least capable boast the loudest
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheerow, ii gaabow yaa jaree? Dhuubow, ma jaro
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
Dagaal qof buu ku dhintaa, qofna kuma dhasho
War kills people; it bears none
War kills people; it bears none
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
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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.