Dhal aan dheela baran, dhuusaan buu barta
DEnglish Translation
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
Context & Meaning
If one doesn't learn good habits, they pick up bad ones
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
Dad waxa yaqaan nin tuugsaday iyo nin u taliyey
He who has begged or ruled knows people
He who has begged or ruled knows people
Duurjoog waa duurjoog, durbaan ha loo tumee
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Daacadnimadu ma hungowdo
Honesty never fails
Honesty never fails
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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.