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"
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
Dhagar-qabe dhulkuu u dhaq-dhaqaaqaa
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
The schemer feels the ground shake beneath him
Duul been sheegay, run buu qariyay
He who tells lies hides the truth
He who tells lies hides the truth
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
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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.