Durduro waxarood, xanan bay kula gashaa
DEnglish Translation
A turbulent stream strikes you with thorns
Context & Meaning
Recklessness causes pain — calmness avoids harm
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dukhsi dantiisuu qudhunka ugu jiraa
The fly lives in filth for its own need
The fly lives in filth for its own need
Dan layskuma naco
People don't hate each other when interests align
People don't hate each other when interests align
Doqontu xeer ma hoyso, xoolana ma hayso
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
The fool keeps neither law nor livestock
Doqontu hadalka dib u gocotaa
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
The fool rethinks her words after speaking
Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
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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.