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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
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
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
Doqoni ammaanay la'aan bay u rixisaa
The fool praises blindly
The fool praises blindly
Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
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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.