Dumar la yaryeystaa ma leh
DEnglish Translation
Women shouldn't be belittled
Context & Meaning
Underestimating women brings regret — respect all
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dhar kaa dheer dhaxan kaama reebo
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Clothes longer than you won't protect from cold
Dad wax yar tare ma ahee, wax ma-tare ma leh
Some help little, the useless help none
Some help little, the useless help none
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Dad iyo weel godanba waa la badiyaa
People and hollow pots should both be many
People and hollow pots should both be many
Dhilaa la waaniyey, markaasay tiri "Ii dhakhsada, rag bay sugayee."
When the prostitute was advised, she said, "Hurry ...
When the prostitute was advised, she said, "Hurry ...
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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.