Doqon sokeeye ma aha
DEnglish Translation
A fool is no relative
Context & Meaning
Foolishness breaks kinship — stupidity alienates even family
Proverb ID
#373Type
Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
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
Daahdaah hortiis dafo waa
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Delay ruins what could have been done early
Doqonkii lumay oo la soo helay wuxuu yiri, "Maxaa la iga faraxsan yahay, berriba waan lumiye."
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
Doqon milantay iyo geesi damac bartay, dhexdoodaa miidaamo ka dhacdaa
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Quick Actions
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.