Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
DEnglish Translation
Advice is what's said before death
Context & Meaning
Final words carry wisdom — listen when elders advise
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni hadday la xifaaltanto, in la is diriray bay mooddaa
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Dameer waa dameer, sidii goodirkaba ha u boodin
A donkey is a donkey; don't make it jump like a ga...
A donkey is a donkey; don't make it jump like a ga...
Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
Dumar iyo dheri midna la yaryeysto ma aha
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
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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.