Dawarsato dariiqay ku colowdaa
DEnglish Translation
The beggar becomes an enemy of the street she begs on
Context & Meaning
Familiarity breeds contempt — repeated dependence leads to shame
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Dibi hooyo xun, hore ma noqdo
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
Duqsi caano ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku gubtaa
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
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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.