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"
Dawaco meeshay macal idood ku baratay, macaluul bay ugu bakhtidaa
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
The fox dies of hunger where she learned to steal ...
Doqon iyo habeen waa madaw
A fool and night are both dark
A fool and night are both dark
Dawarsato dariiqay ku colowdaa
The beggar becomes an enemy of the street she begs...
The beggar becomes an enemy of the street she begs...
Dab ama hadal baa lagu bakhtiiyaa, ama biyo
Fire is quenched by words or by water
Fire is quenched by words or by water
Dhallaan qayladii waa qaboonada
Children's noise is their happiness
Children's noise is their happiness
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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.