Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
DEnglish Translation
Blame sits on the cheek
Context & Meaning
Shame is visible — wrong deeds reveal themselves
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Doqonkii lumay oo la soo helay wuxuu yiri, "Maxaa la iga faraxsan yahay, berriba waan lumiye."
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
Dudun dareen iyo dugsasho ha isku darin
Don't mix excitement with rest
Don't mix excitement with rest
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
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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.