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"
Doqoni calaf ma leh
A fool has no destiny
A fool has no destiny
Doqon ha u gargaarin, hana gargaarsan
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Dagaal wiil kuma dhashee, wiil baa ku dhinta
War doesn't give birth to sons; it kills them
War doesn't give birth to sons; it kills them
Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
Dheg haddii la jaro, daloolkaa hara
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
When an ear is cut, the hole remains
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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.