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"
Dacas kaa weyn dhiiqada bay kugu farjisaa
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
The hoe older than you splashes mud on you
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Dameer dhaan raacay
The donkey followed the camels
The donkey followed the camels
Doqonniimo waa shil
Foolishness is an accident
Foolishness is an accident
Dhiil maran iyo dhiil buuxa la iskuma dhufto
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
An empty pot and a full pot aren't struck together
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About Somali Proverbs
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.