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"
Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
Dusha dahab ah, hoosna wasakh
Golden on top, filthy underneath
Golden on top, filthy underneath
Dacas iyo dameer lama kala laha
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana-hays dambey leedahay
Rash haste ends in regret
Rash haste ends in regret
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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.