Doqoni calaf ma leh
DEnglish Translation
A fool has no destiny
Context & Meaning
Ignorance destroys opportunity — wisdom feeds fate
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Dad wax ugu liita ma tashe, ma toshe, ma tashiishe
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
The worst man neither advises, listens, nor learns
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
Dagaal wiil kuma dhashee, wiil baa ku dhinta
War doesn't give birth to sons; it kills them
War doesn't give birth to sons; it kills them
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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.