Dooro xaarka way wada cuntaa, af-tirashadeyse way kala duwan yihiin
DEnglish Translation
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak differently
Context & Meaning
Everyone errs, but manners differ — dignity lies in self-respect
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Dusha sare lagaa arkaa, hoose lagaa og
You're seen from above but known from within
You're seen from above but known from within
Doqoni calaf ma leh
A fool has no destiny
A fool has no destiny
Dad wax ugu liita ma tashe, ma toshe, ma tashiishe
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
Dumar iyo dheri midna la yaryeysto ma aha
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
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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.