Doqonkii lumay oo la soo helay wuxuu yiri, "Maxaa la iga faraxsan yahay, berriba waan lumiye."
DEnglish Translation
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice? I'll get lost again tomorrow."
Context & Meaning
The unwise never learn from past mistakes
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dad kaa badan iyo biyo kaa badanba way ku hanfiyaan
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
Those more numerous or deeper will overwhelm you
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
Darandoorriyow naas-naasi
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
He who keeps running must stop to catch his breath
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
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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.