Dheriga karkaraya kulayl baa keenay
DEnglish Translation
The boiling pot is hot for a reason
Context & Meaning
Every effect has a cause — nothing happens without reason
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
Dantii mooge, maro duug ah ka liid
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
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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.