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
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dawarsato dariiqay ku colowdaa
The beggar becomes an enemy of the street she begs...
The beggar becomes an enemy of the street she begs...
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Dhagax tuujin iyo taabasho waa is le'eg
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Dhilaa la waaniyey, markaasay tiri "Ii dhakhsada, rag bay sugayee."
When the prostitute was advised, she said, "Hurry ...
When the prostitute was advised, she said, "Hurry ...
Dad-qal looma gurguurto
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
One doesn't crawl toward the dead
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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.