Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
DEnglish Translation
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Context & Meaning
The naive see comfort where there's none
Proverb ID
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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
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
Duruuf walba, dulqaad baa lagaga baxaa
Every hardship is overcome by patience
Every hardship is overcome by patience
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
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
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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.