Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
DEnglish Translation
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
Context & Meaning
The incompetent make noise without effect
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dibi hooyo xun korme ma noqdo
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
Dhalinyaro "dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana hays danbay leedahay."
Youthful excitement leads to regret later
Youthful excitement leads to regret later
Duul kala maqan, daaqsin kuma heshiyaan
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Doqoni xin mooyiye, xisaab ma taqaan
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
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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.