Doqoni meeshii la isku diriray bay ogtahay, meeshii lagu heshiiyeyse ma oga
DEnglish Translation
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
Context & Meaning
The ignorant dwell on conflict, not resolution
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Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Dabalaay gooji ama ha goojin, geela gu'ga dhalay baa lagugu tirin
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Mark or don't mark—the camel counts as born in spr...
Dhabada yari, dhabada weyn bay kugu ridaa
A narrow path leads you to the big road
A narrow path leads you to the big road
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 ama hadal baa lagu bakhtiiyaa, ama biyo
Fire is quenched by words or by water
Fire is quenched by words or by water
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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.