Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
DEnglish Translation
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Context & Meaning
Recklessness causes pain — calmness avoids harm
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dab aan ku gubin kulaylkiisa ma ogid
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
You don't know a fire's heat unless it burns you
Durdur roob la'aan ma yeesho
There's no stream without rain
There's no stream without rain
Deriskaa dagaalkaaga rabaa, dooradaada "ceeshaas" buu ku yiraahdaa
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
The neighbor who wants to fight tells your rooster...
Doqon Alle bariday, xeradeedii bay ka aragtay
The fool who prayed to God found Him in her tent
The fool who prayed to God found Him in her tent
Dabkii baxayaa dab lagu qabsadaa
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
Escaping fire is stopped with fire
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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.