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"
Dhurwaa dhoomo laguma rarto
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
Dab iyo xanuun meel ma wada fadhiistaan
Fire and pain can't sit together
Fire and pain can't sit together
Duruuf adag, damiir adag bay tustaa
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Dad wax ugu liita ma tashe, ma toshe, ma tashiishe
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
Dameeri dhaan raacday
The she-donkey followed the camels
The she-donkey followed the camels
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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.