Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
DEnglish Translation
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
Context & Meaning
Gossip destroys virtue — avoid harmful talk
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
Dhuumasho dhabarka muuqda dhuumasho ma aha
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Dani waa seeto
Need is a rope that ties people together
Need is a rope that ties people together
Durduro geel baa ku jaba
A rushing stream drowns camels
A rushing stream drowns camels
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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.