Doqon ha u gargaarin, hana gargaarsan
DEnglish Translation
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Context & Meaning
Association with the ignorant brings regret
Proverb ID
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Doqontu afka xanbay ku sidaa, ishana xil
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
Doqontu marka la ficil-tamayo, in la tagayo ayay mooddaa
When others act, the fool thinks they're leaving h...
When others act, the fool thinks they're leaving h...
Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Doqoni hadday la xifaaltanto, in la is diriray bay mooddaa
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
Dantii mooge, maro duug ah ka liid
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
The ignorant man's interest is worse than an old r...
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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.