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
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
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
Dad waxa yaqaan nin tuugsaday iyo nin u taliyey
He who has begged or ruled knows people
He who has begged or ruled knows people
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Duruuf adag, damiir adag bay tustaa
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Hard times reveal a strong conscience
Dhoofaa kaa dhimay
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
Trade (or travel) has diminished you
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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.