Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
DEnglish Translation
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
Context & Meaning
Truth and guilt eventually surface — secrets don't last
Proverb ID
#342Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
Duufaan xoog leh baa geed adag jebiyaa
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Dumar iyo dheri midna la yaryeysto ma aha
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Quick Actions
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.