Doqoni xarigga lagu xiro, xusullada bay ku sidataa
DEnglish Translation
A fool carries her rope on her elbows
Context & Meaning
Even simple tasks confuse the ignorant
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duul been sheegay, run buu qariyay
He who tells lies hides the truth
He who tells lies hides the truth
Duur nin galay, waa nin baxay
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
He who entered the wilderness is as good as gone
Duul kala maqan, daaqsin kuma heshiyaan
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
A scattered herd doesn't graze together
Dumar iyo dheri midna la yaryeysto ma aha
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Duul yar iyo duul weyn, mid baa duul kale ku tiirsan
The small group depends on the large one
The small group depends on the large one
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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.