Doqoni xin mooyiye, xisaab ma taqaan
DEnglish Translation
The fool knows jealousy, not reckoning
Context & Meaning
Envy replaces wisdom — emotion blinds reason
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoneey dabkaa baa!
Foolish one, beware of fire!
Foolish one, beware of fire!
Doqon ha u gargaarin, hana gargaarsan
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Neither help a fool nor seek help from one
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
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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.