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
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dib-u-gurasho, dib bay kuu dhigtaa
Retreat delays you
Retreat delays you
Dacas iyo dameer lama kala laha
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
No one owns a hoe or a donkey alone
Deero waa dal madaw
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
The gazelle belongs to the dark plain
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
Duul aan hoggaan lahayn, habaaska ayuu galaa
A group without a leader ends in dust
A group without a leader ends in dust
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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.