Doqonniimo waa shil
DEnglish Translation
Foolishness is an accident
Context & Meaning
Ignorance brings disaster — lack of thought causes harm
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dabeecaddu diinta waa ka badh
Character is half of religion
Character is half of religion
Doofaarka ficil la'aantaa baa loo cadaabaa
The pig is punished for doing nothing
The pig is punished for doing nothing
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
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
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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.