Doqoni hoosiis bay had mooddaa
DEnglish Translation
A fool mistakes shade for shelter
Context & Meaning
The naive see comfort where there's none
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dawaco geel ma cunto
The fox doesn't eat camels
The fox doesn't eat camels
Dacawo duul-duul badan af libaax bay ku dambaysaa
The restless jackal ends in the lion's mouth
The restless jackal ends in the lion's mouth
Doqontu hadalka dib u gocotaa
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
Doqon Alle bariday, xeradeedii bay ka aragtay
The fool who prayed to God found Him in her tent
The fool who prayed to God found Him in her tent
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
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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.