Dhilaa la waaniyey, markaasay tiri "Ii dhakhsada, rag bay sugayee."
DEnglish Translation
When the prostitute was advised, she said, "Hurry up, men are waiting for me."
Context & Meaning
The corrupt ignore advice — those lost in sin reject correction
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dooro qoor qabasho biyo kuma cabto
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Duruuf adag, damiir adag bay tustaa
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
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
Doqoni calaf ma leh
A fool has no destiny
A fool has no destiny
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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.