Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
DEnglish Translation
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
Context & Meaning
After wrongdoing, talk is useless — justice comes first
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dabada iiga qor, anigaa durugsan doonee
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Dumar la yaryeystaa ma leh
Women shouldn't be belittled
Women shouldn't be belittled
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
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About Somali Proverbs
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.