Doqoni saaf carro loogu riday, sad bursiinyo ma mooddo
DEnglish Translation
When given clean soil, a fool thinks it's insult, not blessing
Context & Meaning
The foolish can't recognize kindness or value
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Daacadnimadu ma hungowdo
Honesty never fails
Honesty never fails
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
Dad waxa yaqaan nin tuugsaday iyo nin u taliyey
He who has begged or ruled knows people
He who has begged or ruled knows people
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
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...
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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.