Dhurwaal baa lagu yidhi, "Fool-xumo." Markaasuu yidhi, "Walaalkay weerana ma aragteen?"
DEnglish Translation
The hyena was told he's ugly; he replied, "Have you seen my brother the wolf?"
Context & Meaning
People comfort themselves by comparing to worse — self-justification hides faults
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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
Dibi hooyo xun, hore ma noqdo
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
Doqoni ammaanay la'aan bay u rixisaa
The fool praises blindly
The fool praises blindly
Dantaada iyo madaxaaga midna lagama boodo
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Neither your interest nor your head can be escaped
Duufaan daqiiq bay tustaa
A storm exposes the dust
A storm exposes the dust
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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.