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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duur waa lagu jiraa, duunyo lama helo
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
Darandoorriyow naas-naasi
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Dagaal qof buu ku dhintaa, qofna kuma dhasho
War kills people; it bears none
War kills people; it bears none
Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
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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.