Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
DEnglish Translation
A long echo returns to its source
Context & Meaning
What you send out comes back — actions have consequences
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dameeraha Adari, ninkii oodda ka qaadaa aroorshaa
He who opens the fence for the Adari donkeys marri...
He who opens the fence for the Adari donkeys marri...
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
Durdur aan biyo lahayn, ma ordo
A stream without water doesn't flow
A stream without water doesn't flow
Dab aan kulaylkiisa la arag, dambaskiisa lagama leexdo
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
Even if you miss the flames, the ashes still reach...
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
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About Somali Proverbs
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.