Doqontu marka la ficil-tamayo, in la tagayo ayay mooddaa
DEnglish Translation
When others act, the fool thinks they're leaving her
Context & Meaning
The ignorant misread action as rejection — misunderstanding breeds isolation
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
Duufaan raagaa, roob ma keeno
A long storm brings no rain
A long storm brings no rain
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Doqoni ammaanay la'aan bay u rixisaa
The fool praises blindly
The fool praises blindly
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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.