Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
DEnglish Translation
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
Context & Meaning
Evil deeds destroy their doer — wrongdoing backfires
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dooro xaarka way wada cuntaa, af-tirashadeyse way kala duwan yihiin
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
Dardaaran caweysin, kallaha arooryaad buu leeyahay
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
A nighttime plan must begin in the morning
Doqoni hadday la xifaaltanto, in la is diriray bay mooddaa
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
Dhagax meel dhow buu ku dhacaa, hadalna meel dheer
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
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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.