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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dantu ceeb ma laha, ee dadkaa iska naceeya
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Dhurwaa dhoomo laguma rarto
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
You can't carry a hyena on a mat
Dhicisku inta mindida loo siddo, buu bakhtiyaa
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
The dying one perishes before the knife arrives
Doqontu afka xanbay ku sidaa, ishana xil
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
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.