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
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Doqonta usha agteedaa lagu dhuftaa, haday garan waydana goshaa lagu galaa
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
The fool is struck beside the stick, and if she do...
Duul iyo duunyo, waa laba aan is raacin
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Travelers and livestock don't stay together
Dumar la yaryeystaa ma leh
Women shouldn't be belittled
Women shouldn't be belittled
Doqonkii lumay oo la soo helay wuxuu yiri, "Maxaa la iga faraxsan yahay, berriba waan lumiye."
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
The fool found after being lost said, "Why rejoice...
Dhiig islaan ma qarsoomo
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
The blood of a woman can't be hidden
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About Somali Proverbs
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.