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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dulqaadasho yey noqon tii dibiga
Don't let patience become like that of the bull
Don't let patience become like that of the bull
Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Dooro haday hal waddo iyo haday toban waddo kororto, kurug ma dhaafto
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
Duul iyo duunyo, waa laba aan is raacin
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
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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.