Doqon sokeeye ma aha
DEnglish Translation
A fool is no relative
Context & Meaning
Foolishness breaks kinship — stupidity alienates even family
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqon ha u gargaarin, hana gargaarsan
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, ...
Dooro qoor qabasho biyo kuma cabto
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
The hen can't drink water while its neck is held
Dacas kaa weyn dhiiqada bay kugu farjisaa
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
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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.