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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
Dhuumasho dhabarka muuqda dhuumasho ma aha
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Dacas kaa weyn dhiiqada bay kugu farjisaa
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
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
Doqon sokeeye ma aha
A fool is no relative
A fool is no relative
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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.