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"
Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
Duul iyo duunyo, waa laba aan is raacin
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Dameertu isku hallayn bay hooyadeed dabada uga nuugtaa
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
The donkey suckles its mother's tail out of self-r...
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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.