Dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana-hays dambey leedahay
DEnglish Translation
Rash haste ends in regret
Context & Meaning
Impulsiveness brings pain — patience is wisdom
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
Doqonniimo waa shil
Foolishness is an accident
Foolishness is an accident
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
Doqon dib bay wax ka garataa
A fool understands things after they happen
A fool understands things after they happen
Dhedo roob noqon weyday
A drizzle that failed to become rain
A drizzle that failed to become 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.