Dulqaadasho yey noqon tii dibiga
DEnglish Translation
Don't let patience become like that of the bull
Context & Meaning
Endless endurance without reward is foolish — know when to act
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Proverbs starting with "D"
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...
Doqontu afka xanbay ku sidaa, ishana xil
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
A fool carries words in her mouth and burdens in h...
Dibi hooyo xun, hore ma noqdo
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
A bull from a bad mother never leads the herd
Daawo tiro badan waxba ma tarto
Too many medicines cure nothing
Too many medicines cure nothing
Dagaal qof buu ku dhintaa, qofna kuma dhasho
War kills people; it bears none
War kills people; it bears none
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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.