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"
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Dad wax yar tare ma ahee, wax ma-tare ma leh
Some help little, the useless help none
Some help little, the useless help none
Doqoni ammaanay la'aan bay u rixisaa
The fool praises blindly
The fool praises blindly
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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.