Doqon dib bay wax ka garataa
DEnglish Translation
A fool understands things after they happen
Context & Meaning
Wisdom delayed is useless — foresight beats hindsight
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
Dameeri dhaan raacday
The she-donkey followed the camels
The she-donkey followed the camels
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
Doc ka yeedh iyo dameerkaba daanka ayaa laga jebiyaa
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
A talker and a donkey are both struck on the jaw
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
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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.