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"
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Doqoni ammaanay la'aan bay u rixisaa
The fool praises blindly
The fool praises blindly
Dani waa seeto
Need is a rope that ties people together
Need is a rope that ties people together
Dad iyo weel godanba waa la badiyaa
People and hollow pots should both be many
People and hollow pots should both be many
Duufaan raagaa, roob ma keeno
A long storm brings no rain
A long storm brings no rain
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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.