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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
Dumar la yaryeystaa ma leh
Women shouldn't be belittled
Women shouldn't be belittled
Doqon sokeeye ma aha
A fool is no relative
A fool is no relative
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
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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.