Dhillo, intaadan "dhillo" oran, ayadaa ku tiri "dhillo."
DEnglish Translation
Before you call her a harlot, she calls you one
Context & Meaning
The guilty often accuse others first — hypocrisy speaks loudest
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Duul nacas ah, ninkii hoggaamiyaa wuu halligmay
He who leads fools is ruined
He who leads fools is ruined
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
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
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Doqonniimo waa shil
Foolishness is an accident
Foolishness is an accident
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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.