Doc ka yeedh iyo dameerkaba daanka ayaa laga jebiyaa
DEnglish Translation
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
Context & Meaning
Too much talk brings punishment — silence is safer
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
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 ...
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Durduro geel baa ku jaba
A rushing stream drowns camels
A rushing stream drowns camels
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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.