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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
Dheerow, ii gaabow yaa jaree? Dhuubow, ma jaro
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
Duul aan hoggaan lahayn, habaaska ayuu galaa
A group without a leader ends in dust
A group without a leader ends in dust
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
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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.