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
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
Dabada iiga qor, anigaa durugsan doonee
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Write it on my back—I'll be gone when it's read
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Duufaan xoog leh baa geed adag jebiyaa
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
A strong storm breaks even a strong tree
Dhagax meel dhow buu ku dhacaa, hadalna meel dheer
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
A stone falls nearby, but a word travels far
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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.