Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
DEnglish Translation
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
Context & Meaning
Wounds heal but leave marks — forgiveness doesn't erase memory
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
Dad wax ugu liita ma tashe, ma toshe, ma tashiishe
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
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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.