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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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqoni qiiq kama kacdee, daamankay meermeerisaa
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
A fool doesn't cause smoke but flaps her sleeves
Doqoni meeshii la isku diriray bay ogtahay, meeshii lagu heshiiyeyse ma oga
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
A fool remembers the fight, not the peace
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Deriskaa dagaalkaaga rabaa, dooradaada "ceeshaas" buu ku yiraahdaa
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
Dhidar xabaalo qod bartay, qudhin buu ku dhacaa
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
The grave-digger falls into decay himself
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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.