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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhal aan dheela baran, dhuusaan buu barta
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
A child who hasn't learned to play learns to fart
Duul nacas ah, ninkii hoggaamiyaa wuu halligmay
He who leads fools is ruined
He who leads fools is ruined
Dhillo, intaadan "dhillo" oran, ayadaa ku tiri "dhillo."
Before you call her a harlot, she calls you one
Before you call her a harlot, she calls you one
Doqon milantay iyo geesi damac bartay, dhexdoodaa miidaamo ka dhacdaa
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Between a lost fool and a daring hero lies disaste...
Dhubuq-dhubuq hore, dhabana-hays dambey leedahay
Rash haste ends in regret
Rash haste ends in regret
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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.