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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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Duurjoog waa duurjoog, durbaan ha loo tumee
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
A wild beast is still wild, even with drums
Dibi hooyo xun hore uma koro
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
A calf with a bad mother doesn't grow forward
Dameeri dhaan raacday
The she-donkey followed the camels
The she-donkey followed the camels
Doqoni waxay leedahay laba-iyo-toban indhood, halna way ku aragtaa
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
A fool has twelve eyes but sees with one
Dhaliili dhaban bay ku taallaa
Blame sits on the cheek
Blame sits on the cheek
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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.