Dhuumasho dhabarka muuqda dhuumasho ma aha
DEnglish Translation
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Context & Meaning
Partial secrecy is useless — deception must be complete or avoided
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dibi hooyo xun korme ma noqdo
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
Duufaan daqiiq bay tustaa
A storm exposes the dust
A storm exposes the dust
Dheriga karkaraya kulayl baa keenay
The boiling pot is hot for a reason
The boiling pot is hot for a reason
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
Dhagar-qabe dhulkuu u dhaq-dhaqaaqaa
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
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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.