Doqon qaddar Alle taqaanna, qulucdaada looma dhiibto
DEnglish Translation
A fool who talks of fate can't be trusted with your rope
Context & Meaning
Don't entrust duties to the incompetent — talk is not trustworthiness
Proverb ID
#372Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
Dagaal qof buu ku dhintaa, qofna kuma dhasho
War kills people; it bears none
War kills people; it bears none
Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
Duul iyo duunyo, waa laba aan is raacin
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
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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.