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"
Dusha sare lagaa arkaa, hoose lagaa og
You're seen from above but known from within
You're seen from above but known from within
Duul daallan, safar dheer ma maro
A tired traveler can't go far
A tired traveler can't go far
Dhur waa la tegis bartay, ridisna waa ku ceeb
Throwing a spear is an art, but missing is shamefu...
Throwing a spear is an art, but missing is shamefu...
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Dhool bari ka kacay, dhaan loo nageeyaa
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of rain
A rainbow rising from the east is a sign of 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.