Doqon milantay iyo geesi damac bartay, dhexdoodaa miidaamo ka dhacdaa
DEnglish Translation
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaster
Context & Meaning
Recklessness and ignorance both end badly
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
Dantaadana maqaar eybaa loogu seexdaa
For your interest, you'll even sleep on a dog's sk...
For your interest, you'll even sleep on a dog's sk...
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
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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.