Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
DEnglish Translation
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she doesn't learn, she's struck directly
Context & Meaning
Gentle correction comes first; if ignored, harsher discipline follows
Proverb ID
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Dhadhan shaa waalan, dhergaana ka sii daran
Bad tea tastes worse when you've already had enoug...
Bad tea tastes worse when you've already had enoug...
Duufaan raagaa, roob ma keeno
A long storm brings no rain
A long storm brings no rain
Dameer dhaan raacay
The donkey followed the camels
The donkey followed the camels
Deriskaa dagaalkaaga rabaa, dooradaada "ceeshaas" buu ku yiraahdaa
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The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
Dardaaran waa inta xayga la yahay
Advice is what's said before death
Advice is what's said before death
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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.