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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dawaco geel ma cunto
The fox doesn't eat camels
The fox doesn't eat camels
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dantaada derin karkaraan waa loogu seexdaa
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
Dhagax meel dhow buu ku dhacaa, hadalna meel dheer
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
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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.