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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
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
Dooro xaarka way wada cuntaa, af-tirashadeyse way kala duwan yihiin
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
All hens eat filth, but each cleans its beak diffe...
Dan iyo xarrago isma waafaqaan
Need and elegance don't go together
Need and elegance don't go together
Dheerow, ii gaabow yaa jaree? Dhuubow, ma jaro
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Tall one, shorten for me; thin one, you can't cut ...
Dhuumasho dhabarka muuqda dhuumasho ma aha
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
Hiding with your back showing isn't hiding
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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.