Doqoni hadday la xifaaltanto, in la is diriray bay mooddaa
DEnglish Translation
When a fool argues, she thinks it's war
Context & Meaning
The ignorant confuse debate with enmity
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Proverbs starting with "D"
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
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
Dabagaale timir gaadhi waayey qaraar buu yiraahdaa
The chameleon that can't reach the date calls it b...
The chameleon that can't reach the date calls it b...
Dab aan ku gubin kulaylkiisa ma ogid
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns 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.