Dibi hooyo xun, hore ma noqdo
DEnglish Translation
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
Context & Meaning
One's roots shape destiny — family influences character
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Daleel marow maradiis geed ma daarow
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
The shortcut traveler plants no shade tree
Dhagax meel dhow buu ku dhacaa, hadalna meel dheer
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
Duul aan hoggaan lahayn, habaaska ayuu galaa
A group without a leader ends in dust
A group without a leader ends in dust
Dacawo duul-duul badan af libaax bay ku dambaysaa
The restless jackal ends in the lion's mouth
The restless jackal ends in the lion's mouth
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
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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.