Dixrigu dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
DEnglish Translation
The maggot lives in rot for its own benefit
Context & Meaning
People stay in bad places if they profit from them
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad waxa yaqaan nin tuugsaday iyo nin u taliyey
He who has begged or ruled knows people
He who has begged or ruled knows people
Dameeraha ta ugu yar baa ugu biqlo badan
The smallest donkey brays the most
The smallest donkey brays the most
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Dhac dushii laguma wada hadlo
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
You don't negotiate on top of a robbery
Dad waxa ugu muran badan jaxar iyo jaahil
The proud and the ignorant argue most
The proud and the ignorant argue most
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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.