Dhurwaa dhoomo laguma rarto
DEnglish Translation
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
Context & Meaning
Evil or wild things can't be contained — some problems exceed control
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhuumasho dhabarka muuqda dhuumasho ma aha
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Duufaan raagaa, roob ma keeno
A long storm brings no rain
A long storm brings no rain
Dantaada derin karkaraan waa loogu seexdaa
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
You sleep even on a boiling mat for your own inter...
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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.