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"
Dheerow, ii gaabow yaa jaree? Dhuubow, ma jaro
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Duufaan daqiiq bay tustaa
A storm exposes the dust
A storm exposes the dust
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
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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.