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"
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
Dameeraha Adari, ninkii oodda ka qaadaa aroorshaa
He who opens the fence for the Adari donkeys marri...
He who opens the fence for the Adari donkeys marri...
Doqontu hadalka dib u gocotaa
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
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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.