Dukhsi biyo ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku bakhtiyaa
DEnglish Translation
The fly that learned to swim dies in soup
Context & Meaning
Familiarity leads to carelessness — overconfidence causes downfall
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dab iyo xanuun meel ma wada fadhiistaan
Fire and pain can't sit together
Fire and pain can't sit together
Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Dantu ceeb ma laha, ee dadkaa iska naceeya
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Need isn't shameful; people make it seem so
Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
Dooro haday hal waddo iyo haday toban waddo kororto, kurug ma dhaafto
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
Whether one road or ten, the hen never leaves her ...
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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.