Dumaal ninka xishooday, kama ilmo dhalo
DEnglish Translation
The shy man in widow marriage begets no children
Context & Meaning
Hesitation brings no results — courage completes duty
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duul nacas ah, ninkii hoggaamiyaa wuu halligmay
He who leads fools is ruined
He who leads fools is ruined
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Dhaxal gorayo dhabad baa leh
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
A heron's inheritance belongs to the vulture
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
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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.