Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
DEnglish Translation
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal goats
Context & Meaning
Overconfidence and greed lead to ruin
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhallaan qayladii waa qaboonada
Children's noise is their happiness
Children's noise is their happiness
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Dhedo roob noqon weyday
A drizzle that failed to become rain
A drizzle that failed to become rain
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
Doqon qaddar Alle taqaanna, qulucdaada looma dhiibto
A fool who talks of fate can't be trusted with you...
A fool who talks of fate can't be trusted with 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.