Dumarka been baa lagu soo xero geliyaa, runa waa lagu dhaqaa
DEnglish Translation
Women are wooed by lies and kept by truth
Context & Meaning
Flattery may attract, but honesty sustains love
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Proverbs starting with "D"
Dheg wax xun maqlaysaa, wax wacan ma weriso
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
An ear that hears evil doesn't spread good
Dudumo dheerataa, dhulkeed bay ku noqotaa
A long echo returns to its source
A long echo returns to its source
Deriskaa marna waa ku daydaa, marna waa ku diin
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Your neighbor sometimes inspires you, sometimes mi...
Dudun dareen iyo dugsasho ha isku darin
Don't mix excitement with rest
Don't mix excitement with rest
Duul nacas ah, ninkii hoggaamiyaa wuu halligmay
He who leads fools is ruined
He who leads fools is ruined
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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.