Duqsi caano ku dabaal bartay, fuud buu ku gubtaa
DEnglish Translation
The fly that learned to swim in milk burns in soup
Context & Meaning
Too much comfort brings carelessness — safety breeds danger
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Daacadnimadu ma hungowdo
Honesty never fails
Honesty never fails
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Dad iyo weel godanba waa la badiyaa
People and hollow pots should both be many
People and hollow pots should both be many
Dukulush timir deeri weyday, kharaaraa tufi
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
The bat that couldn't reach the date spat bitterly
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
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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.