Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
DEnglish Translation
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes misleads you
Context & Meaning
Influence is double-edged — choose examples wisely
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Doc ka yeedh iyo dameerkaba daanka ayaa laga jebiyaa
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
Doqoni xin mooyiye, xisaab ma taqaan
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
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
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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.