Dameertu isku hallayn bay hooyadeed dabada uga nuugtaa
DEnglish Translation
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-reliance
Context & Meaning
False confidence harms the foolish
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dabkii baxayaa dab lagu qabsadaa
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Dantaadana maqaar eybaa loogu seexdaa
For your interest, you'll even sleep on a dog's sk...
For your interest, you'll even sleep on a dog's sk...
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
Dhuumasho dhabarka muuqda dhuumasho ma aha
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Dhoofaa kaa dhimay
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
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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.