Doqon sokeeye ma aha
DEnglish Translation
A fool is no relative
Context & Meaning
Foolishness breaks kinship — stupidity alienates even family
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Dameer dhaan raacay
The donkey followed the camels
The donkey followed the camels
Dhoofaa kaa dhimay
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
Duunyo la diriray, duufaan baa qaada
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
Wealth fought over is taken by the wind
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
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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.