Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
DEnglish Translation
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
Context & Meaning
The jealous scorn what they can't have — resentment hides failure
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dibi hooyo xun korme ma noqdo
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
A calf with a cruel mother doesn't become a leader
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Duur waa lagu jiraa, duunyo lama helo
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
You can live in the wild but not find wealth
Duul daallan, safar dheer ma maro
A tired traveler can't go far
A tired traveler can't go far
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
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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.