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 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
Durduro geel baa ku jaba
A rushing stream drowns camels
A rushing stream drowns camels
Dhagax tuujin iyo taabasho waa is le'eg
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Squeezing a stone and touching it are the same
Doqon ha u gargaarin, hana gargaarsan
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Dudun dareen iyo dugsasho ha isku darin
Don't mix excitement with rest
Don't mix excitement with rest
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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.