Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
DEnglish Translation
A fool and night are both dark
Context & Meaning
Ignorance is blindness — knowledge brings light
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhabada yari, dhabada weyn bay kugu ridaa
A narrow path leads you to the big road
A narrow path leads you to the big road
Doqoneey dabkaa baa!
Foolish one, beware of fire!
Foolish one, beware of fire!
Duurjoog waa duurjoog, durbaan ha loo tumee
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
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
Dameeraha ta ugu xun baa ugu haraati kulul
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
The worst donkey kicks the hardest
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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.