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"
Dameeraha ta ugu yar baa ugu biqlo badan
The smallest donkey brays the most
The smallest donkey brays the most
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
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dab ama hadal baa lagu bakhtiiyaa, ama biyo
Fire is quenched by words or by water
Fire is quenched by words or by water
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
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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.