Dusha sare dahab, hoostana danbas
DEnglish Translation
Gold on the surface, ashes underneath
Context & Meaning
Appearances deceive — value lies within
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "D"
Dab munaafiq shiday duul dhan buu gubaa
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
A fire lit by a hypocrite burns a whole crowd
Dabeecad xun dad bay kaa saartaa
Bad manners drive people away
Bad manners drive people away
Dammeeraley dad la xeer ma aha
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Donkey herders don't sit in council with men
Dumar iyo dheri midna la yaryeysto ma aha
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Neither women nor pots should be underestimated
Dhib lagula qabo, dhib ma aha
A shared burden isn't a burden
A shared burden isn't a burden
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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.