Deriskaa dagaalkaaga rabaa, dooradaada "ceeshaas" buu ku yiraahdaa
DEnglish Translation
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster to crow
Context & Meaning
Enemies provoke trouble indirectly — beware flattery from foes
Proverb ID
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Dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana-hays dambey leedahay
Rash haste ends in regret
Rash haste ends in regret
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
Dabkii baxayaa dab lagu qabsadaa
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
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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.