Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
DEnglish Translation
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
Context & Meaning
Knowledge without understanding is useless — awareness needs insight
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Doqoni meeshii la isku diriray bay ogtahay, meeshii lagu heshiiyeyse ma oga
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
Dix dhaaxood dhagax ka waaye, hayeeshee hangool ka waaye
The valley lost stones but gained sticks
The valley lost stones but gained sticks
Dhal aan dheela baran, dhuusaan buu barta
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
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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.