Dix dhaaxood dhagax ka waaye, hayeeshee hangool ka waaye
DEnglish Translation
The valley lost stones but gained sticks
Context & Meaning
Loss brings new advantage — every misfortune has balance
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
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 ...
Dacartuba mar bay malab dhalaysaa
Even aloe bears honey once
Even aloe bears honey once
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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.